Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23/10/2025

Welcome to Grow With Zo. I (Zoe Ebbutt) am committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website (growwithzo.co.uk), you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who I Am

Grow With Zo is operated by:
Name: Zoe Ebbutt
Email: zoe_ebbutt@hotmail.co.uk
Website: growwithzo.co.uk
Role: Data Controller (responsible for how your data is collected and used)

2. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any information you submit via the contact form

You can choose not to provide personal information, but it may limit your ability to use certain website features (e.g., submitting a form).

b) Automatically Collected “Device Information”

When you visit the website, Hostinger and standard analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Time zone

• Pages viewed

• Referring website or search terms

• Cookies stored on your device

This information helps maintain security, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site.

3. How I Use Your Information

I only use your information when necessary and lawful, including:

• Responding to enquires sent via the contact form

• Providing any services you request

• Maintaining and improving the website

• Monitoring for potential abuse or security issues

• Fulfilling legal or contractual obligations

I will never use your personal data for marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your data under one or more of the following bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit your information

• Legitimate interests – such as improving the website and preventing misuse

• Contractual necessity – when data is needed to fulfil an agreement with you

• Legal obligation – where required by law

5. How I Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using:

• Password-protected systems

• Encrypted hosting servers (via Hostinger)

• Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards

No online system is 100% secure, but I take appropriate steps to protect your information.

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary for business, legal, or security purposes, after which it is securely deleted.

6. Sharing Your Information

I will never sell or share your personal data for commercial marketing.

Your data may be shared only when necessary:

• With service providers such as Hostinger for website hosting and security

• If required by law, regulation, subpoena, or government request

• If needed to protect my rights, safety, or to investigate fraud

Some third-party services may store or process data outside the UK (e.g., the EU, Canada, the USA). These providers comply with recognised data protection safeguards.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technology

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to:

• Improve website performance

• Understand how visitors interact with the site

• Keep the website secure

You can disable cookies via your browser settings if you prefer.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is used

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict how your data is used

• Object to processing

• Data portability (request a copy of your data)

• Not be subject to automated decision-making or profiling

You may exercise any of these rights by contacting:
zoe_ebbutt@hotmail.co.uk