Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. The website is funded and managed by The British Beauty Council in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Beauty and Wellbeing.

Last Updated: 25/04/2025

This website is operated by the APPG on Beauty and Wellbeing, with funding and administrative support from The British Beauty Council.

  • Website managed by: The British Beauty Council

  • Funded by: The British Beauty Council (https://britishbeautycouncil.com)

  • Contact email: beautyappg@britishbeautycouncil.com (Secretariat) Carolyn.Harris.mp@parliament.uk (Chair)

We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, ensuring that your personal data is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Who We Are

What information do we collect?

When you fill out the contact form, we collect:

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Email Address

  • Message content

    This information is sent directly to the APPG's official email address and will be used solely to respond to your inquiry.

Automated Data Collection

When you visit our website, we may collect certain data automatically through cookies and analytics tools. This includes:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Device and operating system information

This helps us improve website functionality and understand user engagement.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. Some cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while others enhance user experience or provide analytics insights.

Types of Cookies we use

When you visit our website, Squarespace’s built-in cookies may be used for the following purposes:

  • Necessary Cookies (Essential for Functionality)

    • Required for the website to operate properly (e.g., security, session management).

    • These cookies cannot be disabled.

  • Performance Cookies (Analytics & Website Insights)

    • Used to track visitor behaviour on the site (e.g., page views, time spent).

  • Functional Cookies (User Experience)

    • Enable features such as embedded videos, social media feeds, or forms.

    • Improve accessibility settings and site preferences.

  • Targeting Cookies (Marketing & Third-Party Services, If Used)

    • This website uses cookies to track interactions with third-party platforms integrated into this site, such as Instagram.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences. You can also disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact how the site functions.

For more details on Squarespace’s cookie usage, you can visit their official policy: Squarespace Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including encryption and access restrictions. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

If we become aware of a data breach, we will take immediate steps to mitigate risks and notify affected individuals where required by law.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

  • Contact Form Submissions

    • Emails received via the contact form are stored indefinitely for record-keeping and correspondence purposes.

    • If you wish to have your personal data deleted, you can request this by contacting beautyappg@britishbeautycouncil.com

  • Cookie Data

    • Retention varies depending on the type of cookie (see Cookies and Tracking Technologies section). Some expire after a session, while others remain for a longer period.

We regularly review the necessity of stored personal data and ensure it is securely maintained.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, including British Beauty Council, APPG social media accounts and published articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Laws

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate information.

  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Right to Restriction – Request limitation on data processing in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing or certain legitimate interests.

  • Right to Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at beautyappg@britishbeautycouncil.com

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We review this policy regularly to ensure compliance with UK data protection laws. Any major updates will be posted on this page.

Last updated on: 25/04/2025