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Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 01 August 2025

The Holistic Gardener ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy outlines what personal information we collect from visitors to https://www.holisticgardener.co.uk, how we use it, and your rights under data protection law.

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1. Who We Are

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Business Name: The Holistic Gardener
Owner: Brad Donaldson
Business Type: Sole Trader
Contact Email: info@scotlandsevolutionprojects.org
Location: Balbeggie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

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2. What Information We Collect

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A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (if relevant to booking or service delivery)

  • Any details submitted via contact forms or inquiries

 

B. Information We Collect Automatically

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  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Pages visited, time on site, referral source

  • Cookie and tracking data (see Section 7)

Collected through Wix analytics tools and cookies, including potential integrations with Google Analytics or other third-party tools.

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide services

  • Confirm bookings and send service-related messages

  • Improve website performance and understand visitor behaviour

  • Comply with legal and accounting obligations

We do not send unsolicited marketing, nor do we share or sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

 

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

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We process data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity (e.g. bookings or services)

  • Consent (e.g. for non-essential cookies or newsletters)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g. to maintain a functioning website)

  • Legal obligation (e.g. accounting records)

 

 

5. Data Sharing and Processors

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Your data is only shared with trusted services essential to site operation:

  • Wix.com – website hosting and infrastructure

  • Google (Analytics) – anonymised site usage statistics

  • Email service providers – for responding to enquiries

Each processor is subject to its own GDPR-compliant policies and agreements.

 

 

6. Data Retention

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We retain personal information:

  • For active clients, until services are completed

  • For legal or tax purposes, up to 6 years

  • For enquiries, for no longer than 12 months unless consented otherwise

You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

 

 

7. Cookie Policy

 

A. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour data.

 

B. Types of Cookies We Use:

TypePurpose

EssentialRequired for website functionality (security, navigation)

AnalyticsTo understand how visitors use our website (e.g. page views, time on site)

PreferencesTo remember your choices (e.g. cookie settings)

MarketingOnly if applicable: used by embedded tools or social plugins (e.g. Meta Pixel)

By default, only essential cookies are enabled.
You will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies on your first visit.

 

C. Managing Cookies

You can:

  • Use our on-site banner to accept or reject cookies

  • Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • Withdraw or update consent at any time

For guidance on managing cookies, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org

 

D. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties (e.g. embedded videos, booking forms). These parties have their own cookie and privacy policies.

 

 

8. Your Rights

 

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccuracies

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To make any such request, email:
📧 info@scotlandsevolutionprojects.org

 

 

9. Data Security

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We use encrypted communication, secure servers, and industry-standard safeguards. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

 

 

10. Changes to This Policy

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This policy may be updated as needed. Any changes will be posted here, with a revised date above. You are encouraged to review periodically.

 

 

11. Contact Us

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For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:
Brad Donaldson
📧 info@scotlandsevolutionprojects.org
📍 Balbeggie, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

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