Privacy Policy – Dr Ellie Hambly’s Newsletter
Last updated: May 2025
This privacy policy explains what to expect when you sign up for Dr Ellie Hambly’s newsletter. It sets out how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
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1. Who we are
This newsletter is run by Dr Ellie Hambly, Clinical Psychologist, based in the UK.
Contact details:
📧 Email: [email protected]
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2. What personal information we collect
When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect:
• Your email address
• (Optional) Your first name
We collect this directly from you when you enter your details on our sign-up form.
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3. Why we collect your information
We collect your personal information to:
• Send you Dr Ellie Hambly’s newsletter
• Share helpful wellbeing content, parenting tips, and relevant updates
• Inform you of upcoming resources, workshops, or services that may support your well-being
We do not sell or share your personal data for advertising purposes.
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4. Lawful basis for processing
We rely on Consent as our lawful basis for processing your data under Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR.
You provide this consent when you actively opt in to receive the newsletter. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
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5. Your data protection rights
Under data protection law, you have the following rights:
• Right of access – You can request copies of your personal information.
• Right to rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your data.
• Right to restriction – You can ask us to limit how your data is used.
• Right to object – You can object to us processing your personal data.
• Right to data portability – You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Right to withdraw consent – You can withdraw consent at any time.
We aim to respond to all rights requests within one month. To make a request, please email: [email protected]
Learn more about your rights at the ICO website.
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6. Where your data is stored
We use Funnel Sketchers to manage and send emails. This service complies with UK GDPR and securely stores your data on its servers. If we ever change platforms, we will ensure any new provider meets the same standards.
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7. How long we keep your data
We keep your personal data for as long as you are subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from our mailing list within 30 days.
For more information on how long we store personal data, or how we determine this, please contact us at [email protected].
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8. Tracking and analytics
We may track email open rates and link clicks to understand which content is most useful to readers. No other tracking (such as cookies) is used.
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9. How to complain
If you have any concerns about how we use your data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve it.
If you’re still unhappy, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
📞 Helpline: 0303 123 1113
🌐 Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
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We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping your information safe.