Last updated: 24 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Lara Brooks (“we”, “our”, “this website”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit https://www.larabrooks.co.uk/.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who This Website Is For
This website is intended for adults aged 18 years and over. By using this website, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
- Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Submit a message via a contact form
- Technical and usage data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)
We do not require you to provide personal data to browse the website.
3. How We Collect Information
Information may be collected when you:
- Interact with forms on the website
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Browse the website (through cookies and analytics tools)
- Interact with embedded or third-party services
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To improve content, performance, and user experience
- To respond to enquiries submitted through the website
- To manage subscriptions or communications you have requested
- To maintain website security and prevent misuse
We do not sell or trade personal data.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have actively provided information or opted in
- Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve the website
- Legal obligations – where required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may include:
- Essential cookies (necessary for site operation)
- Analytics cookies (to understand site usage and performance)
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain site features.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to support website functionality, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Email or communication tools
- Security and spam prevention services
These services process data only as necessary to perform their functions and are required to handle data responsibly.
8. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
While no online system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, we strive to safeguard information using industry-standard practices.
9. How Long We Keep Data
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, please use the Contact Us page on this website.
11. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please visit the Contact Us page on this website.