Privacy & Cookies Policy

Last updated: 6th July 2026

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how personal information may be collected and used when you visit  www.maryaustin.com (the “Site”).

The Site is operated by private representatives and agents on behalf of Mary Austin (the “Operator”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

Please read this Policy carefully to understand how your information is handled.

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

We may collect and process certain personal information when you interact with the Site, including:

  • information you provide voluntarily through contact forms or email correspondence, such as your name and email address;

  • technical information automatically collected when you visit the Site, including Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, device information and website usage data;

  • records of correspondence if you contact us.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information or personal information from children.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information:

  • to respond to enquiries or correspondence;

  • to operate, maintain and improve the Site;

  • to monitor website performance and security;

  • to protect the integrity and security of the Site;

  • to comply with legal obligations;

  • to establish, exercise or defend legal claims where necessary.

LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following legal bases where applicable:

  • legitimate interests, including operating and improving the Site and responding to enquiries;

  • compliance with legal obligations;

  • consent, where required for certain cookies or communications.

COOKIES

The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly and to improve user experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We may use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for the operation and security of the Site;

  • Analytics Cookies — used to help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve its performance.

Where legally required, you will be given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

ANALYTICS

The Site may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns.

These services may collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on the Site.

For more information about how Google handles data, please visit:

Google Privacy Policy

SHARING INFORMATION

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate or maintain the Site, such as website hosting, analytics or technical support providers.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect legal rights or the security of the Site.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries, complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

DATA SECURITY

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to help protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no transmission of information over the internet can ever be guaranteed to be completely secure.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

You should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:

  • request access to your personal information;

  • request correction of inaccurate information;

  • request deletion of your information;

  • object to or restrict certain processing;

  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided on the Site.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with an updated revision date.

CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookies Policy, please contact us using the contact details or contact form provided on the Site.

Thank you for visiting  www.maryaustin.com.