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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 December 2025

Tree & Compass is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and stored when you visit the Tree & Compass website or make contact regarding services.

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1. Who I am

Tree & Compass is an independent celebrant service based in the West of Scotland.

For any questions about this privacy policy or how personal data is handled, please contact: frank@treeandcompass.co.uk

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2. What information is collected

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information you choose to share via contact or booking forms

  • Details relevant to ceremonies (e.g. dates, locations, general circumstances)

I only collect information that is necessary to respond to enquiries or provide services.

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3. How your information is used

Your information is used solely to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Arrange and deliver ceremonies

  • Communicate about services you have requested

  • Maintain basic business records

Your information is never used for marketing without your consent.

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4. Sensitive personal information

Some services (particularly funerals) may involve sensitive personal information.

Any such information is:

  • Shared voluntarily by you

  • Used only for preparing and delivering the ceremony

  • Treated with care and confidentiality

No sensitive information is shared with third parties.

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5. Legal basis for processing data

Under UK GDPR, I process personal data on the basis of:

  • Consent – when you contact me voluntarily

  • Contract – where information is required to provide a service

  • Legal obligation – for basic record-keeping

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6. How information is stored

Your information may be stored:

  • Securely in email correspondence

  • In password-protected digital documents

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from unauthorised access.

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7. How long information is kept

Personal information is kept only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Meet legal or accounting requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless I am required to retain it by law.

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8. Sharing of information

Your information is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties.

It will only be shared if:

  • You explicitly request this

  • I am legally required to do so

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9. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made by contacting me directly.

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10. Cookies

This website may use basic cookies to ensure it functions correctly.

No cookies are used for tracking or advertising purposes without your consent.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

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11. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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12. Contact

If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, please contact:

Tree & Compass
Email: frank@treeandcompass.co.uk

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