Privacy Policy

Effective date: 15 October 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Road to Belle (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when using our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that any data you share with us is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant EU data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

Our website does not collect personal information automatically. The only personal data we may receive is the information you choose to provide when you contact us via our contact form.

This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any message or content you include in your enquiry

We do not collect or process sensitive personal data (such as health information, identification documents, or payment details) through this website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or message. Specifically, we may use it to:

• Reply to your questions or requests
• Provide support or information about our website and its content
• Maintain internal records of correspondence

We will not use your information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties, unless required by law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit your data through the contact form.
• Legitimate interest – when it is necessary for us to respond to your enquiry or manage our website effectively.

4. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Typically, messages received via the contact form are deleted within 12 months, unless further correspondence is required or legal obligations demand longer retention.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our content. These cookies collect non-identifiable usage data such as browser type, device, and general location.

We do not use cookies to identify individual users or to track browsing behaviour across other websites. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or affiliate partners. Please note that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the same form you used to reach out originally. We will respond within one month as required by law.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on servers that may be located within the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area (EEA). We do not intentionally transfer personal data outside these regions. If such transfer ever becomes necessary, it will be done in full compliance with UK and EU data protection safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and its content are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect or process any personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or improvements to our practices. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated “Effective date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the website’s contact form. We will make every effort to address your concerns promptly and transparently.

Last updated: 15 October 2025