
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 January 2026
Website: everylivingthingconnects.com
Data controller: Every Living Thing Connects (Taryn Storm) ("we", "us", "our")
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or sign up to receive updates.
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We aim to be clear and respectful with your information.
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2. The personal data we collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect:
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Contact details you provide (such as your name and email address) when you fill in a form or contact us
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Message content you send us (for example, questions, feedback, or collaboration enquiries)
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Order information (if you purchase from us), such as billing/shipping details and purchase history
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Technical data such as IP address, device information, browser type, and pages visited
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Cookie and tracking data (see Section 8)
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We do not intentionally collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
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3. How we use your data
We use personal data to:
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Respond to messages and enquiries
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Provide customer support
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Process orders, payments, delivery, and refunds (where applicable)
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Send updates if you have opted in (for example, newsletters or announcements)
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Improve our website and understand how it is used
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Protect the security and integrity of our website
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4. Lawful bases for processing (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis, including:
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Consent (for example, email marketing)
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Contract (to fulfil an order or provide a product/service you requested)
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Legitimate interests (for example, improving our website, preventing fraud, responding to enquiries)
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Legal obligation (for example, accounting or compliance requirements)
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5. Marketing emails
If you sign up to receive emails from us, we will send you updates you have requested.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any marketing email (or by contacting us).
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6. Who we share your data with
We may share personal data with trusted service providers who help us run our website and business, such as:
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Website hosting and website platform providers
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Email marketing providers
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Payment processors (if you purchase)
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Delivery/shipping providers (if you purchase physical goods)
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Analytics providers
We only share what is necessary for them to provide their services, and we expect them to protect your data.
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We may also share information if required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, and property.
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7. How long we keep your data
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy.
For example:
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Enquiry messages: kept as long as needed to respond and maintain reasonable records
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Order records: kept for as long as required for accounting and legal obligations
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Marketing subscriptions: kept until you unsubscribe
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8. Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function and to understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may include:
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Essential cookies (required for the website to work)
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Analytics cookies (help us understand site usage)
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Functional cookies (remember preferences)
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
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9. International transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where this happens, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, standard contractual clauses).
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10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
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Access to your personal data
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Correction of inaccurate data
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Deletion of your data
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Restriction or objection to certain processing
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Data portability
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Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise your rights, contact us via the website contact page.
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11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
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12. Third-party links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
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13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or want to exercise your rights, please contact us via the website contact page.
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14. Complaints
If you are in the UK, you can raise a concern with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). If you are in the EEA, you can contact your local data protection authority.