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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This website is run by Design Marie. I care about your privacy and only collect the information I genuinely need to run my business, respond to enquiries and deliver design work properly.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at me@designmarie.co.uk
Who I Am
Email address: me@designmarie.co.uk
I am responsible for the personal data collected through this website.
What Information I Collect
- I only collect personal information when you choose to share it with me, or when it’s needed to provide a service. This may include:
When you contact me
- Your name
- Your email address
- Anything you write in your message
When we work together
- Emails and messages
- Project briefs and creative direction
- Contracts or agreements
- Files, assets and materials you provide for design work
Technical information
- Basic website usage data (for example, how people use my site)
- IP address and browser information (collected automatically by website systems)
Cookies
This website uses cookies to help it function properly and to understand how people use it. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the banner.
How I Use Your Information
I use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide design and creative services
- Manage ongoing projects
- Keep basic business and legal records
- Improve how the website works and feels to use
Cookies & Tracking
Cookies are managed through Cookiebot by Usercentrics, which lets you choose what you’re comfortable with.
Cookies may be used for:
- Essential website functionality
- Saving your preferences
- Anonymous website analytics (if enabled in future)
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner.
Tools I Use
To run my website and services, I use:
- WordPress (website platform)
- Elementor (page builder)
- Hello Theme (website theme)
- Spaceship (hosting provider)
I may add tools like Google Analytics or email marketing platforms in the future. If I do, this policy will be updated.
How Long I Keep Your Data
I only keep your information for as long as I need it:
- Enquiries: up to 12 months
- Client projects and contracts: up to 6 years (for legal and accounting reasons)
- Website usage data: depends on the tools used
Your Rights
You have full control over your personal data. Under UK data protection law, you can:
- Ask to see the data I hold about you
- Request corrections
- Ask for deletion
- Object to how it’s being used
- Withdraw consent at any time
Just email me at: mareike.schulz@gmail.com.
If you’re unhappy with how your data is handled, you can also contact the UK data protection regulator: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Keeping Your Data Safe
I take appropriate steps to keep your data secure, including using trusted platforms and limiting access to personal information.
That said, no website can be 100% secure, so I always aim to handle your data carefully and responsibly.
Updates To This Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I’ll update the ‘Last updated’ date at the top of this page.