Privacy & Cookie Policy

 

1. Contact Details

The Modern Stylist
Registered address (UK):

The Modern Stylist
9, Jerdan Place
London
SW6
UK

Email: hello@themodernstylist.com

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you:

  • Make an enquiry

  • Book or receive a service

  • Subscribe to updates or communications

  • Contact us via email, website form, or social media

We may also receive information indirectly where:

  • Someone refers or introduces you

  • You are connected to an existing client or collaboration

3. What Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary, which may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Relevant information shared during enquiries or services

If payment is required, this is processed securely via third-party providers. We do not store full payment details.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Communicate with you

  • Improve our services and website

We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have chosen to contact us or subscribe

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver a service

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiries with no follow-up: up to 6 months

  • Client relationships: for the duration of our work together

  • Financial records: as required by UK law (HMRC)

You may request deletion of your data at any time, where legally applicable.

7. Sharing Your Information

We keep your information confidential.

We may share limited data with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

  • Payment providers

  • Website platform providers (e.g. Squarespace)

  • Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)

We only share what is necessary and never for marketing purposes.

8. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
hello@themodernstylist.com

9. Website & Analytics

Our website is hosted by Squarespace.

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. This data is anonymised and does not identify individuals.

10. Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the website functions effectively and to improve user experience.

These may include:

  • Essential cookies – required for site functionality

  • Analytics cookies – to understand website usage

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, you can visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.allaboutcookies.org

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this website.