Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

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1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Shanice-Ruth The Makeup Artist (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.srthemakeupartist.com, make an enquiry, or book makeup services.

I’m committed to respecting your privacy and keeping your personal information safe, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Your data will only ever be used in accordance with these standards.

2. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, and event date/location.

• Booking details: service type, makeup preferences, allergies, or skin notes (if shared).

• Payment information: collected securely via trusted third-party processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Dubsado). I do not store full payment details myself.

• Website usage data: such as pages visited and time spent on my site (via cookies or analytics tools).

3. How I Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

• Respond to your enquiries and manage bookings.

• Send invoices, contracts, and appointment confirmations.

• Deliver makeup services safely and professionally.

• Send occasional updates or offers (only if you’ve opted in).

• Comply with legal, tax, and insurance obligations.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

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

• Contract: to provide services you’ve requested or booked.

• Consent: when you’ve agreed to receive marketing or share optional information.

• Legal obligation: for record keeping and tax purposes.

• Legitimate interest: to manage my business efficiently and respond to enquiries.

5. How I Store Your Information

Your data is stored securely on password-protected devices and systems such as Dubsado, Gmail, and accounting software.
I retain booking and client records for up to 6 years to comply with HMRC and insurance requirements, after which they are securely deleted.

6. Sharing Your Information

Your information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.
It may only be shared with trusted service providers (e.g. Dubsado, Stripe, Google Workspace) where necessary to manage bookings or payments, and always under secure data protection agreements.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis for processing).

• Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been breached.

You can exercise these rights at any time by contacting me at: sr.themakeupartist@gmail.com

8. Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your experience and analyse traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown above.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Shanice-Ruth The Makeup Artist
📧 sr.themakeupartist@gmail.com
🌐 www.srthemakeupartist.com
📍 Based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide information to the site owner.

This website uses cookies to ensure it functions smoothly and to help me understand how visitors use it, so I can continue improving your experience.

2. Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to work correctly (for example, to submit a form or navigate between pages).

• Analytics cookies: Help me understand how visitors use my website — for example, which pages are most popular. This data is collected anonymously using trusted tools such as Google Analytics.

• Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences, like location or past activity, to make browsing more seamless.

3. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline or delete them if you prefer.

To manage cookies, visit your browser’s help section or these guides:

• Manage cookies in Chrome

• Manage cookies in Safari

• Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of this website function.

4. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect new features or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date shown above.

5. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Shanice-Ruth The Makeup Artist
sr.themakeupartist@gmail.com
www.srthemakeupartist.com