Privacy Policy
at Cakes by Marie-Clare

    1.    In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:​

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Data – collectively all information that you submit to Cakes by Marie-Clare via the website. The definition incorporates where applicable, the definitions provides in the Data Protection Laws;

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Cookies – a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below and in my Cookies Policy;

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Data – any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;

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GDPR – the UK General Data Protection Regulation;

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Cakes by Marie-Clare, we or us – Cakes by Marie-Clare of Walnut House, 67 Covert Road, Northchurch.

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UK and EU Cookie Law – the Privacy and Electronic (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment ) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018;

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User or you – any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Cakes by Marie-Clare and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Cakes by Marie-Clare and accessing the Website in connection wit the provision of such services; and

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Website – the website that you are currently using, https://www.cakesbymarie-clare.co.uk, and any sub-domain of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions

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    ​2.    In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

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    a. A the singular includes the plural and vice versa;

    b. References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices or this Privacy Policy;

    c. A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;

    d. ‘including’ is understood to mean ‘including without limitation’;

    e. Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;

    f. The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.

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Scope of this Privacy Policy

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    3.    This Privacy Policy applies to the actions of Cakes by Marie-Clare and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

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    4.    For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Cakes by Marie-Clare is the ‘data controller’. This means that Cakes by Marie-Clare determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

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What type of Data do we collect?

    5.    We may collect the following Data which includes personal Data, from you;
           a.    Name;
           b.    Address;
           c.    Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
           d.    Event Information;

           c.    Dietary Requirements
 

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
 

Data that is given to us by you

    6.    Cakes by Marie-Clare will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example;
           a.    When you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, email or through any other means;
           b.    When you use our services;

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
 

Data that is collected Automatically

    7.    To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example;
           a.    We automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps to make improvements to Website content and navigation and includes your IP address, the date, the times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
           b.    We will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed “Cookies”.

 

Our Use of Data

     8.    Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time to;

            a.    Provide you with the best possible services and experience when using our Website;

            b.    Internal record keeping in relation to your order or enquiry;

            c.    To respond to any questions or queries;

            d.    We may contact you to ask for a testimonial.

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in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

    9.    We may use your Data for the above purpose if we deem it necessary to do so for our own legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you may have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your rights” below).

 

Who we share data with and keeping Data Secure

     10.    Our company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to sell our services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
    11.    If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via email address: hello@cakesbymarie-clare.co.uk
    12.    If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computer and services against fraud, identity theft viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

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Data Retention

    13.    Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
   14.    Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal tax or regulatory purposes.

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Your Rights

   15.    You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
           a.    Right to access – the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
          b.    Right to correct – the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
          c.    Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our system.
          d.    Right to restrict our use of Data – the right to “block” us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
          e.    Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy , or transfer your Data.
           f.    Right to object – the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interest.
   16.    To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out below, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via email address: hello@cakesbymarie-clare.co.uk.
   17.    If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant protection authority. 
   18.    It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes during the period for which we hold it.

Links to other Websites

   19.    This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extent to your use of such websites. Your are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

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Cookies

   20.    This website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Cakes by Marie-Clare uses Cookies to improve your experience of using our Website. Cakes by Marie-Clare has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your Privacy is protected and respected at all times.
   21.    All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
   22.    Before the Website places Cookies on your computer you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Cakes by Marie-Clare to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
   23. This Website may place the following Cookies:

Strictly necessary Cookies – These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website.

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Analytical/performance cookies – They allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.

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   24.   You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
   25.    You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can also visit allaboutcookies.org to learn more about what cookies are used and how to manage them properly. 
   26. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time;
   27. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up -to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy setting.

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General

   28. You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
   29. If any court or competent authority find that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or enforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected. 
   30. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
   31. This agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All dispute arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

   32. Cakes by Marie-Clare reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changed will be immediately posted of on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

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You may contact Cakes by Marie-Clare by email at: hello@cakesbymarie-clare.co.uk

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Cookies

See Cookies Policy. 

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