PRIVACY POLICY
Maison Circe is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR.
1. Who we are
Maison Circe
Email: emeline@maisoncirce.com
Website: maisoncirce.com
Maison Circe acts as the Data Controller for the information you provide.
2. What personal data we collect
We only collect information that is necessary to respond to enquiries or deliver our services. This may include:
· Name
· Email address
· Phone number
· Organisation and role
· Project details you choose to share
· Information submitted through our website form (hosted by IONOS)
· Basic website usage data (via IONOS analytics, if enabled)
We do not collect special category data unless required and expressly shared by you.
3. How we use your data
We use your personal information to:
· Respond to enquiries
· Provide consulting, advisory, or project delivery services
· Communicate with you during an engagement
· Prepare proposals, statements of work, and project documentation
· Maintain secure project records using Notion and Google Workspace
· Comply with legal and financial obligations
· Improve our website and services
We do not sell or rent personal information.
4. Legal basis for processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
Contract: to deliver the services you request.
Legitimate interest: to respond to enquiries, maintain business records, and improve our services.
Consent: for optional communications or information you submit voluntarily.
Legal obligation: for accounting, taxation, or compliance requirements.
5. How and where we store your data
Your personal data is stored securely using:
IONOS (Website Hosting and Contact Forms)
· Used to host maisoncirce.com and process contact form submissions.
· Data is stored on secure servers located in the EU or UK in compliance with GDPR.
IONOS Webmail & Google Workspace (Email, Calendar, File Storage)
· Used for email communication, scheduling, and securely storing client files.
· Google complies with UK GDPR and uses encrypted data centres.
Notion (Project and Client Work)
· Used for organising project information, notes, and delivery plans.
· Notion is GDPR-compliant, with data hosted on secure servers protected by industry-standard encryption.A
We keep data only as long as necessary, typically:
· During the engagement
· Up to 6 years afterward for legal and accounting compliance
6. Sharing your data
We only share your data with:
· Essential service providers (IONOS, Google Workspace, Notion)
· Professional advisers (such as accountants) when required
· Subcontractors or collaborators, but only with your consent
We do not share your information for marketing or resale.
7. Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
· Access the personal data we hold
· Correct inaccurate information
· Request deletion of your data
· Restrict or object to processing
· Request data portability
· Withdraw consent at any time (when applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact emeline@maisoncirce.com
8. Cookies and website analytics
The website uses IONOS Site Analytics which collects anonymised data such as page views and basic technical information. No personal identifiers or tracking cookies are used.
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally.
The latest version will always be available on this page.