Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 5th May 2025

The Herbal Medic ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website www.theherbalmedic.co.uk.

Who We Are

Skullcaps and Dandelion is a UK-based sole trader business offering herbal education, recipes, and wellness information online.

Contact: theherbalmedicuk@gmail.com

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and store the following personal data:

  • Your name (if voluntarily entered)

  • Your email address (for newsletter sign-ups or contact forms)

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

We do not collect sensitive personal data or health-related information through our website.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Send our email newsletter if you have opted in

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via contact forms

  • Improve website performance and user experience using analytics

  • Maintain website security and functionality

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):

  • Consent – when you sign up for our newsletter

  • Legitimate interests – for maintaining and improving website functionality and analytics

How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely through Squarespace's hosting platform and, where applicable, trusted third-party tools (e.g. email marketing platforms like Mailchimp or ConvertKit).

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at theherbalmedicuk@gmail.com

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience and provide anonymous tracking data to site owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies – necessary for basic site functionality (e.g. navigation, security)

  • Performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. page views, time on site)

  • Functionality cookies – remember your preferences

  • Analytics cookies – collected by tools such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyse how visitors interact with the website

  • Improve content and layout based on user behaviour

  • Ensure smooth functionality and security

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly provide it (e.g., via form submissions).

Managing Cookies

You can choose to accept or refuse cookies through:

  • The cookie banner shown on your first visit to the site

  • Your browser settings (e.g., to delete existing cookies or block future cookies)

For more information on how to manage cookies, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

  

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

The Herbal Medic


Email: theherbalmedicuk@gmail.com