Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Victoria Gay (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects any information obtained through this website. I am committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and processing any personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

Data controller: Dr. Victoria Gay

This is a professional profile website based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about how I handle your data, please contact me directly at hello@victoriagay.co.

2. What Information I Collect

This website does not have a sign-up form, membership area, or user account system. The information I may collect is limited to:

Enquiry and contact data: If you contact me directly via email or a contact form, I may collect your name, email address, organisation, and the content of your message.

Technical data: Like most websites, this site may collect standard technical information via cookies or server logs, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.

3. How I Use Your Information

Any personal information I collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiry or expression of interest.

• To assess potential working relationships or engagements.

• To improve the functionality and content of this website.

I do not use your information for marketing purposes, and I do not share it with third parties for commercial gain.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

• Legitimate interests: To respond to professional enquiries and manage potential engagements.

• Consent: Where you have voluntarily contacted me or provided information.

5. Cookies

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may set cookies for functionality and analytics purposes. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more information on Squarespace's data practices, please refer to Squarespace's own Privacy Policy at squarespace.com.

6. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected — typically the duration of any professional correspondence or engagement — and no longer than is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate data.

• Request deletion of your data (the 'right to be forgotten').

• Object to processing of your data.

• Request restriction of processing.

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly at hello@victoriagay.co.

8. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any personal data I hold against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. This website is hosted via Squarespace, which maintains its own security standards.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites (such as client organisations or media coverage). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.