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PRIVACY POLICY — THE CHELSEA HERBALIST
Effective date: May 2026
This policy explains how The Chelsea Herbalist collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who we are
The Chelsea Herbalist is operated by Sarah Turton, Master Medicinal Herbalist and Iridologist, practising under the Turton Method®.
Data Controller: Sarah Turton, 53 Chestnut Avenue, Oxford, OX3 9JJ, England.
2. What data we collect
When you request a free resource (such as a downloadable guide or handout) through this website, we collect your first name and your email address. We do not collect health information, payment details, or any other personal data through this process.
3. Why we collect it and our lawful basis
We collect your name and email address to send you the resource you have requested, and to send you occasional information about herbal medicine, iridology, and The Chelsea Herbalist's services and events, where you have given your explicit consent to receive this. Our lawful basis for processing is consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You may withdraw your consent at any time.
4. How we use your data
Your data will only be used for the purposes described above. We will not sell your data to third parties, share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes, or use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Email marketing
If you have consented to receive marketing communications, you may receive occasional emails about herbal medicine, workshops, consultations, and resources from The Chelsea Herbalist. Every marketing email will include a clear unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time.
6. Data storage and security
Your data is stored securely via our email marketing platform. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. If we become aware of a data breach likely to affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in accordance with our legal obligations.
7. How long we keep your data
We will retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. If you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, your data will be removed from our active mailing list within 30 days. We may retain a suppression record of your email address to ensure we do not contact you again in error.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you; correct any inaccurate or incomplete data; erase your data; restrict how we process your data; object to processing; withdraw consent at any time; and lodge a complaint with the ICO if you believe your data has been mishandled.
9. Cookies
This website may use standard cookies to support website functionality and analytics. No cookies are used for advertising or behavioural tracking. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
10. Third-party services
This website is hosted on Squarespace. We may also use a third-party email marketing platform to manage and send communications. These platforms act as data processors on our behalf and are bound by data processing agreements.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.
12. Contact and complaints
For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact: Sarah Turton, The Chelsea Herbalist, 53 Chestnut Avenue, Oxford, OX3 9JJ.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.