Privacy policy

Effective date: 23rd day of February, 2025

mrs-browns.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Brown House Collective Ltd. Brown House Collective Ltd is the data controller and can be contacted at:

info@mrs-browns.com

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Purpose

The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

  1. The personal data we will collect;

  2. Use of collected data;

  3. Who has access to the data collected;

  4. The rights of Site users; and

  5. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR

For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

Consent

By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

  1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.

You can withdraw your consent by: Cookie Preferences.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.

We rely on the following legal basis to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

  1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected Automatically

When you visit and use our Site, we may automatically collect and store the following information:

  1. IP address;

  2. Location;

  3. Hardware and software details;

  4. Clicked links; and

  5. Content viewed.

How We Use Personal Data

Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect automatically is used for the following purposes:

We share this information with Squarespace ad Google, our website analytics provider(s), to learn about site traffic and activity.;

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

We may disclose user data to any member of our organisation who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Third Parties

We may share user data with the following third parties:

  1. Squarespace, our website analytics provider; and

  2. Google Analytics.

We may share the following user data with third parties:

  1. Info about your browser, network, device, Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website, Your IP address, usage of website (Clicks, Internal links, Pages visited, Scrolling, Searches, Timestamps.

We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:

  1. To learn about site traffic and activity.

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.

Other Disclosures

We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

  1. If the law requires it;

  2. If it is required for any legal proceeding;

  3. To prove or protect our legal rights; and

  4. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data

User data will be stored for Squarespace activity log retains data for 7 days.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data

SSL Certificates: Squarespace automatically provides SSL certificates for all websites hosted on its platform. This encrypts data transmitted between website visitors and the server, protecting sensitive information from interception.

Secure Infrastructure: Squarespace invests in secure infrastructure and employs security engineers to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of its systems.

Data Privacy Focus: Squarespace has a dedicated team focused on security and privacy, working to maintain compliance with relevant regulations like GDPR.

Regular Risk Assessments: Squarespace conducts regular risk assessments to identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.

Internal Security Policies: They manage internal security policies and implement controls to ensure security compliance

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Your Rights as a User

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  1. Right to be informed;

  2. Right of access;

  3. Right to rectification;

  4. Right to erasure;

  5. Right to restrict processing;

  6. Right to data portability; and

  7. Right to object.

Children

We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our data protection officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected

If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact our data protection officer here:

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dpo@mrs-browns.com

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How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure

In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

  1. Performance and Analytics: These cookies provide quantitative measures of website visitors. With the usage of these cookies we are able to count visits and traffic sources to improve the performance of our site

  2. Advertising: These cookies are used by advertising companies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests. You can opt-out by cookie Preferences on every page.

Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small file, stored on a user's hard drive by a website. Its purpose is to collect data relating to the user's browsing habits. You can choose to be notified each time a cookie is transmitted. You can also choose to disable cookies entirely in your internet browser, but this may decrease the quality of your user experience.

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

  1. Functional cookies: Functional cookies are used to remember the selections you make on our Site so that your selections are saved for your next visits. These necessary and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses;

  2. Analytical cookies: Analytical cookies allow us to improve the design and functionality of our Site by collecting data on how you access our Site, for example data on the content you access, how long you stay on our Site, etc;

  3. Targeting cookies: Targeting cookies collect data on how you use the Site and your preferences. This allows us to personalise the information you see on our Site for you; and

  4. Third-Party Cookies: Third-party cookies are created by a website other than ours. We may use third-party cookies to achieve the following purposes:

    • Analytics: We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to track and analyze website traffic. These services use cookies to collect information about your use of our Site. For example, to understand how many users visit the site, where they come from, and which pages are most popular. This helps us to improve our content and user experience.

    • Advertising: We may use third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our Site. These networks may use cookies to collect information about your browsing habits and interests, and to serve you with targeted advertisements. This helps us to monetize our website and provide relevant content.

    • Social Media Integration: We may use third-party social media plugins (such as Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest) to allow you to share content from our Site on social media. These plugins may use cookies to track your activity and personalize your experience.

    • Embedded Content: We may embed content from third-party websites (such as YouTube videos or embedded maps). These third-party websites may use cookies to track your activity.

    • Functionality: Some 3rd party cookies are used to provide functionality that we cannot provide ourselves. For example, comment systems provided by 3rd parties.

Additional Clauses

1. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Tracking:

"Our website participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions when you click on or make purchases through links to third-party retailers. These affiliate links may use cookies or other tracking mechanisms to monitor clicks and sales. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party retailers. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies to understand how they collect, use, and share your information."

2. Data Collection Through Affiliate Links:

"When you click on an affiliate link on our website, the third-party retailer may collect information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour. This information is used to track the effectiveness of our affiliate partnerships and to provide you with relevant product recommendations. We do not have access to or control over the data collected by these third-party retailers."

3. Transparency and Disclosure:

"We are committed to transparency regarding our use of affiliate links. We will clearly disclose when a link is an affiliate link, so you can make informed decisions about whether to click on it. Your use of affiliate links is voluntary, and you are under no obligation to purchase products or services through them."

4. User Choice and Opt-Out:

"You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain affiliate links. Additionally, some affiliate networks may offer opt-out mechanisms for tracking. Please refer to the privacy policies of the specific affiliate networks we work with for more information."

5. Data Sharing with Affiliate Networks:

"To track affiliate sales and commissions, we may share non-personally identifiable information with our affiliate network partners. This information is used solely for the purpose of reporting and tracking affiliate activity. We do not share your personal information with affiliate networks without your explicit consent, except as required by law."

6. Changes to This Clause:

"We may update this section of our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate marketing practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates."

Modifications

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Complaints

If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue. If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner you may contact a supervisory authority. You also have the right to directly make a complaint to a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority by contacting the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our data protection officer, DPO, at:

dpo@mrs-browns.com

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