Privacy & Cookie policy.

Introduction

A Path to Finding Me is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, collaborators, website visitors, and anyone who contacts us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

We aim to keep this policy clear, straightforward, and transparent while complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies when you:

  • Visit our website

  • Contact us by email, social media, phone, or contact forms

  • Work with us on UGC, content creation, or creative projects

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Business names

  • Names and contact details

  • Email addresses

  • Invoicing and billing information

  • Project briefs and project-related information

  • Communication records

  • Website usage data through cookies or analytics tools

We only collect information that is necessary for running our business and delivering our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage projects and collaborations

  • Deliver agreed services

  • Send invoices and process payments

  • Communicate during and after projects

  • Improve our website, content, and services

  • Maintain business records for legal and accounting purposes

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information based on:

  • Contractual necessity — where information is needed to provide services or complete a project

  • Legitimate business interests — such as managing client relationships and promoting our work

  • Legal obligations — including accounting and tax requirements

  • Consent — where required for marketing communications

Content Usage Rights

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, A Path to Finding Me reserves the right to display, share, and promote content created as part of a project on:

  • Our website

  • Social media platforms

  • Online portfolios

  • Marketing materials

If a project includes confidentiality requirements, embargo dates, or usage restrictions, these should be agreed before work begins.

Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

Your information is stored securely using trusted digital platforms and service providers.

We only keep personal data for as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, tax, or accounting purposes.

Any physical documents containing personal information will be securely destroyed when no longer required.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate our business, including:

  • Accounting and invoicing software

  • Payment providers

  • Website hosting services

  • Cloud storage and email providers

  • Analytics and marketing tools

These providers only receive information necessary to carry out their services and are expected to handle your data securely.

Our website or social media platforms may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand visitor behaviour and improve user experience.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Social Media

When you interact with our social media platforms, platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Pinterest may collect analytics and demographic information.

This helps us understand engagement and improve our content and services.

Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information where appropriate

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

We aim to respond to requests within one month.

To make a request regarding your personal data, please contact us using the details below.

Contact Details

This website and business are operated by A Path to Finding Me.

Data Controller: Kate Smalley

Email: kate@apathtofindingme.co.uk

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements, or business operations.

Last updated: 20 May 2026