UPDATED PRIVACY POLICY FOR OXFORD HERBAL

Last updated: 21 November 2025

At Oxford Herbal, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how and why we collect, use, and store your information when you visit our website, book a consultation, or subscribe to Quiet Medicine Notes.

1. Who We Are

Oxford Herbal is the Herbal Medicine and Iridology practice of Sarah Turton, Master Herbalist, Iridologist, and creator of The Turton Method™.
We offer herbal consultations, iridology readings, and supportive wellness resources.

Contact:
Sarah – Oxford Herbal
📧 sarah@oxfordherbal.co.uk
📍 Oxford, UK

2. What Information We Collect

We collect information when you:

➤ Visit the website (Squarespace)

  • IP address

  • Cookie and analytics data (pages visited, time on page, general usage patterns)

➤ Book a consultation or submit a form

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Your message or enquiry

  • Optional: health information you choose to share

➤ Subscribe to Quiet Medicine Notes

  • Name

  • Email address

➤ Make a payment (via Square)

  • Payment details handled securely by Square

  • Oxford Herbal does not see or store your card information

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver herbal consultations and iridology readings

  • Provide wellness updates if you have opted in

  • Process bookings and payments

  • Improve our website and services

  • Maintain client records in line with professional standards

We never sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: for sending newsletters and updates

  • Contract: to provide consultations and paid services

  • Legal obligation: for retaining client records

  • Legitimate interest: for improving our services and website

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Third-Party Services We Use

To deliver our services, we use the following GDPR-compliant providers:

  • Squarespace — website hosting, forms, mailing list

  • Google Calendar — bookings

  • Square — payment processing

These services store and process data on our behalf.

6. Data Retention

  • Consultation records: up to 7 years (professional requirement)

  • Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months

  • Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe

  • Email correspondence: only as needed for providing care or administrative follow-up

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to certain uses

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email: sarah@oxfordherbal.co.uk

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses standard Squarespace cookies and analytics to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
You can adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be available at:
👉 www.oxfordherbal.co.uk/privacy-policy