Policy on Personal Data

Introduction

Thanks for visiting Velvet Plain Map ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you access our website.

If you have questions about this policy or our practices, please reach out via the contact page or by calling +44 20 7946 0958.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We gather information that you willingly share when you:

• Submit the contact form on our site
• Sign up for updates (if available)
• Get in touch with us directly

This data may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Location (if provided voluntarily)
• Any other details you choose to share in your message

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our site, we may automatically obtain certain information about your device and usage, such as:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (where applicable, anonymized)
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

How We Use Your Information

We utilize the data we collect to:

• Reply to your inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide updates if you subscribe
• Enhance our website and content
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. They are commonly used to help websites operate smoothly and to provide information to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, you might see a cookie consent banner. You can accept, reject, or customize optional cookies (where available).

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our site may include links to third-party sites and services. We do not control the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Examples of Services We May Use

• Google Fonts: For typography. Google Privacy Policy
• Third-party image providers: For illustration images used across the site.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or allowed by law.

• Contact submissions: Retained briefly to handle follow-ups
• Subscriptions (if used): Until you unsubscribe
• Cookie preferences: Stored for a limited period based on consent
• Analytics data: Retained in anonymized form where applicable

Your Rights

Depending on where you are, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the contact page or call +44 20 7946 0958. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Our site operates from United Kingdom. If you access our site from outside United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in United Kingdom or other countries where service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top will be updated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, please get in touch:

We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.