Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 2nd July 2025

Website: www.helenscottuk.com

At Helen Scott, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit the website, book services, or access digital products.

1. Who We Are

This site is operated by Helen Scott, a UK-based presenter, content creator, speaker, comedian, and writer. For any queries or requests relating to this policy, contact us at hello@helenscottuk.com.

2. Types of Data We Collect

Contact data: Name, email, phone (if provided)
Payment/transaction data: For purchases of courses/eBooks (processed securely by third parties)
Technical data: IP address, device/browser type, activity data via cookies and analytics
Marketing and subscription preferences

3. How We Collect Your Data

Voluntarily provided: When you subscribe, contact us, book services, or make purchases
Automatically: Through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics
Via third-party platforms: For course delivery (e.g. Stan Store), email services, or social media

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries and comments
Process purchases and deliver digital products
Send newsletters or promotional updates (only if opted-in)
Monitor, analyze, and improve website performance
Comply with legal obligations

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

Your consent
Our necessity to fulfill contracts or services
Legitimate interests (e.g. site improvement, secure access)

6. Disclosure of Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share information with trusted partners essential to service delivery, including:

Payment processors – e.g. Stripe, PayPal
Course platforms – e.g. Stan Store/Thinkific
Email newsletter providers – e.g. Mailchimp
Analytics providers – e.g. Google Analytics

These providers are required to comply with GDPR and ensure your data is protected.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

Improve site performance and user experience
Understand site traffic and engagement
Tailor content and marketing

Your browser settings can be used to control or delete cookies at any time.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for its collected purpose, typically up to 3 years after last contact, or per legal, tax, and security requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights to:

Access your data
Correct inaccuracies
Request erasure or restrict processing
Object to processing or marketing emails
Withdraw consent at any time

To action any of these, contact hello@helenscottuk.com.

10. Security Measures

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures (e.g. encryption, access restrictions) to safeguard your data. However, note that no internet method is 100% secure.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be stored, processed, and transferred within the UK & European Economic Area. Where necessary, our partners adhere to GDPR-compliant safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses).

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are aimed at adults. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16. If we discover that a minor has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Effective Date” will be updated. Please check back periodically for changes.

14. How to Contact Us

For questions, data requests, or concerns, email us at:

hello@helenscottuk.com

Why It Matters

This policy ensures you’re informed, in control, and confident when interacting with Helen Scott’s services—whether it’s booking her to host, buying her course, or signing up for updates.