Privacy Policy

Updated August 2025

The Natural Craftsman is committed to protecting the privacy and trust of all visitors. This privacy notice demonstrates compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and outlines how your personal information is handled when you browse or interact with www.thenaturalcraftsman.co.uk (the “site”).

Data Controller

Mathieu Calonne, trading as The Natural Craftsman, is the controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
The Natural Craftsman
New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom
📧 info@thenaturalcraftsman.co.uk

Personal Information Collected

I may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Your name and email address (when you submit a contact form or sign up for a newsletter)

  • Your IP address and browser data (via cookies and analytics tools)

  • Any message or enquiry you send through the website

  • Any reviews or feedback you submit via Google or email

If you visit external platforms linked from this site (e.g. YouTube, Instagram), your data will be subject to their own privacy policies.

This site does not sell products directly and does not collect payment or financial data. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Email Subscriptions

If you choose to sign up to the email newsletter, your name and email address will be used to send occasional updates, tips, and content related to healthy building, sustainability, and craftsmanship. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of each email or by contacting me directly.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access any personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you believe your data has been mishandled

To make any such request, contact: info@thenaturalcraftsman.co.uk

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the site function and to understand how visitors use it. You’ll be prompted to accept or manage cookie settings upon first visit.

This site may use:

  • Necessary cookies – for basic site functionality

  • Analytics cookies – to understand site performance (e.g. via Google Analytics or Squarespace Insights)

  • Functionality cookies – to remember preferences or improve experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect some features of the site.

Consent

By using this site, submitting a form, or subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to the collection and use of your data for the relevant purpose. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing info@thenaturalcraftsman.co.uk or using the unsubscribe link in any email.

Third-Party Services

This website links to and may embed content from:

  • Instagram

  • YouTube

  • Facebook

  • Google (business profile & reviews)

These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies. Once you leave this site or interact with embedded third-party content, The Natural Craftsman is no longer responsible for how your data is used.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and are effective immediately. A link to this policy is available in the website footer at all times.