Making Memories with Marigold

    Privacy & Cookie Policy

    Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Making Memories with Marigold ("me", "I", or "my") collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of my website and booking services. This privacy policy applies to all products and services offered by Making Memories with Marigold.

    What data I need

    Making Memories with Marigold will be what's known as the 'Controller' of the personal data you provide to me. I only collect basic personal data about you which does not include any special types of information or location-based information. This does, however, include name, email address and phone number.

    Why I need this data

    I may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

    To process and manage your booking. The information you provide allows me to confirm your booking, issue payment details, and contact you regarding your trip.

    To improve customer service. The information you provide helps me respond to your enquiries and support needs efficiently.

    To personalise your experience. I may use information to understand how my customers use my services so that I can continue to improve them.

    To send occasional marketing communications. With your consent, I may contact you with news, offers, or updates from Making Memories with Marigold. You may opt out at any time.

    How long I keep this data

    I am required under UK tax law to keep your basic personal data for a minimum of 6 years, after which time it will be destroyed. Information I hold for marketing purposes will be kept until you notify me that you no longer wish to receive it.

    How I protect your information

    I adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information. I have a data protection regime in place to oversee the effective and secure processing of your personal data. I will never sell your personal data to third parties.

    What are your rights?

    You have the right to request access to the personal data I hold about you, to have it corrected, or to request that it be deleted. If you wish to raise a complaint about how I have handled your personal data, please contact me at makingmemorieswithmarigold@gmail.com and I will investigate the matter promptly.

    If you are not satisfied with my response, or believe I am processing your personal data not in accordance with the law, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

    Cookie Policy

    I use cookies to keep my website reliable and secure and to enhance your experience. If you wish to manage your cookies, please follow the instructions in the "How to manage cookies" section below.

    What are cookies?

    Cookies are small text files which a website may place on your computer or device when you visit. The cookie helps the website to recognise your device the next time you visit.

    Cookies serve many functions. They can help remember your preferences, analyse how well a site is performing, and allow a site to recommend content relevant to you. Most cookies collect general information, such as how visitors arrive at and use a site, the device they are using, their internet protocol (IP) address, which pages they are viewing, and their approximate location.

    Purpose of cookies

    My cookies fall into the following categories:

    Performance. I use these cookies to monitor website performance, allowing me to quickly identify and fix any issues that arise.

    Functionality. I use functionality cookies to remember your preferences and provide you with an improved experience when you return to my site.

    Analytics. I use cookies to help me understand how visitors use my site, so I can continue to improve it.

    Fraud prevention. I use cookies to monitor and prevent suspicious or fraudulent activity.

    Third party cookies

    I also use third party cookies on my site for the following purposes:

    To monitor traffic on my site (I use Google Analytics for this purpose).

    To identify fraudulent or non-human traffic.

    To improve site functionality.

    How to manage cookies

    If you wish to manage your cookies, please refer to the help function in your browser, or follow the instructions for your browser below:

    Chrome, Chrome Android, Chrome iOS.

    Safari, Safari iOS.

    Firefox.

    Microsoft Edge.

    For all other browsers, please look for a "help" function in your browser or contact your browser provider directly. Please note that disabling cookies may mean certain sections of my site do not function as intended.

    Changes to this policy

    I reserve the right to update this privacy and cookie policy at any time. When I do, I will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. I encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about how I protect your personal data and how I use cookies. Your continued use of my site following any changes will be deemed acceptance of those changes.

    Your acceptance of these terms

    By using my website and booking services, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use my site or services.

    Contacting me

    If you have any queries about the way I use your personal information or cookies, please contact me at:

    Making Memories with Marigold

    makingmemorieswithmarigold@gmail.com

    Southend-on-Sea, Essex

    This document was last updated on August 2026.

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