Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Anita McBain (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect any personal information you provide when using this website.

Who we are

This website is operated by Anita McBain.

Website: anitamcbain.co.uk

For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at: anita@anitamcbain.co.uk

What information we collect

We may collect and store the following information when you use this website:

• Your name
• Email address
• Company name or job title
• Any information you include in a contact form message
• Information provided when signing up to our email newsletter

We do not collect sensitive personal data through this website.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
• Send occasional email newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
• Maintain records of communications
• Operate and maintain the website

We only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection law, including:

• Your consent
• Legitimate business interests
• Compliance with legal obligations

Email newsletter

If you sign up to our newsletter, we may send you occasional updates, insights or announcements related to Anita McBain’s work and activities.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting us directly.

We will never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

This website may use essential cookies required for basic website functionality.

We do not currently use analytics, advertising trackers or profiling cookies.

If this changes in future, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

How we store your information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.

Information submitted through this website may be stored securely through our website hosting, email or newsletter platforms.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.

Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate the website or email communications, where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to certain uses of your information
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.