Privacy & Cookies Policy (Taylor Tailored)

Last updated: 22 December 2025

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Taylor Tailored (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares and protects personal data when you use taylortailored.co.uk (the “Website”). We aim to comply with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and UK cookie rules under PECR. Squarespace Help+1

1) Who we are

Data controller: Taylor Tailored (independent publisher of this Website).
Contact: Please use the Website Contact page for privacy queries and requests.

2) What we collect

A) Information you provide

If you contact us, subscribe, or submit a form, we may collect:

• Name (if you provide it)

• Email address

• The contents of your message and any information you choose to share

B) Information collected automatically (usage and device data)

When you browse the Website, we and our service providers may collect:

• IP address

• Device type, operating system, browser, and language

• Approximate location (derived from IP)

• Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, referring/exit pages

• Basic security and performance logs

This helps us run the site, understand what’s working, and improve performance and content.

C) Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (including local storage, tags/pixels, and device identifiers) for:

• Essential functions (security, load balancing, core features)

• Analytics (understanding traffic and engagement)

• Advertising (to fund the site)

Where required, we request consent for non-essential cookies via a cookie banner and can restrict non-essential cookies until a visitor acknowledges the banner. Squarespace Help+1

You can also control cookies via your browser settings.

3) How we use information

We use personal data to:

• Operate, maintain and secure the Website

• Improve content, usability and site performance

• Measure engagement and the effectiveness of content

• Respond to enquiries and provide requested support

• Prevent fraud, abuse and security incidents

• Comply with legal obligations and enforce site terms where necessary

4) Our lawful bases (UK GDPR)

We rely on the following lawful bases, depending on context:

• Consent – for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics/advertising cookies where required) and any optional marketing choices

• Legitimate interests – running and improving the Website, ensuring security, preventing abuse, and understanding general usage (balanced against users’ rights)

• Legal obligation – where we must comply with UK law (including handling valid rights requests)

The ICO expects privacy notices to explain purposes and lawful bases. Information Commissioner's Office+1

5) Advertising (how ads work on Taylor Tailored)

We use advertising to help fund the Website. Ads may be delivered by third-party ad networks and technology partners.

What ad partners may do

Advertising partners may use cookies/device identifiers and related signals to:

• Serve ads on the Website

• Limit how often you see an ad (frequency capping)

• Measure performance (impressions, clicks, basic reporting)

• Detect fraud and protect brand safety

Where required by UK cookie rules/UK GDPR, we ask for consent for advertising cookies and similar tracking. Squarespace provides cookie banner tools that can restrict non-essential cookies until acknowledged. Squarespace Help+1

Your choices

• Use Cookie Settings (link in the site footer) to manage non-essential cookie preferences (where available)

• Use browser controls to block/delete cookies

6) Analytics and measurement

We may use analytics tools to understand traffic sources and engagement (page views, session duration, navigation patterns). Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies, subject to your cookie choices where required. Squarespace Help+1

7) Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information with service providers and partners that help us operate the Website, such as:

• Website hosting, delivery and performance services

• Analytics providers

• Advertising technology partners

• Security and fraud prevention services

We aim to use appropriate contracts and only share what is necessary. The ICO expects you to explain who you share data with (recipients/categories). Information Commissioner's Office+1

8) International transfers

Some partners may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use safeguards designed to protect your data (for example, appropriate contractual protections recognised under UK data protection law). The ICO expects you to be transparent about transfers and safeguards. Information Commissioner's Office+1

9) Retention (how long we keep data)

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary, including for:

• Responding to enquiries and maintaining support records

• Security, fraud prevention and abuse monitoring

• Operational and legal compliance (where relevant)

Retention periods vary by data type and purpose.

10) Your rights (UK GDPR)

Depending on your circumstances, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (in some cases)

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

• Data portability (in some cases)

To exercise rights, use the Website’s Contact page.

Complaints

If you’re in the UK and unhappy with how your data is handled, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO recommends including this in privacy notices. Information Commissioner's Office+1
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk/

11) Children’s privacy

This Website is for a general audience and is not designed for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12) External links

The Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please check their policies.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows when it was last revised