Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

(Updated November 2025)

1. Who I am

My name is Steve Bannatyne, trading as Steve Bannatyne – Artist and Creative Coach.
I’m based near Lewes, East Sussex, UK.
You can contact me at mail@stevebannatyne.com if you have any questions about this policy.

2. What this policy covers

This policy explains how I collect, use, and store personal information when you visit my website or contact me about my artwork or coaching services.
It also outlines your rights under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).

3. Information I collect

I may collect and store the following information:

  • Your name and email address (if you contact me via the website or email me directly).

  • Any information you share about your creative practice or coaching goals.

  • Your website or social media links (if you choose to share them).

  • Limited analytics data (e.g. which pages are visited), collected automatically by Squarespace.

I do not collect payment details through this site.

4. How I use your information

I use your personal data only to:

  • Reply to messages or enquiries.

  • Arrange and deliver coaching sessions or mentoring support.

  • Keep records of communication for reference and continuity.

  • Improve the website and user experience.

I do not share or sell your data to anyone else.

5. How your information is stored

Information you provide is stored securely in:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and contact form submissions).

  • Gmail / Google Workspace (email communication).

  • Google Drive (client documents and coaching notes, where applicable).

These services are password-protected and comply with GDPR data standards.

6. How long I keep your data

  • General enquiries: kept for up to 12 months and then deleted.

  • Coaching clients: retained for up to two years for record-keeping, then securely deleted.
    You can request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data I hold about you.

  • Ask me to correct or delete it.

  • Withdraw consent for me to contact you at any time.
    To exercise these rights, email me at mail@stevebannatyne.com.

8. Cookies and analytics

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses essential cookies to help it run smoothly.
Basic analytics may be collected (such as page views or browser type), but this does not identify you personally.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

9. Updates to this policy

I may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes to services or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please email:
mail@stevebannatyne.com