1.0 OUR CORE BELIEFS REGARDING USER PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
User privacy and data protection are human rights.
We have a duty of care to the people within our data.
Data is a liability, it should only be collected and processed when absolutely necessary.
We loathe spam as much as you do!
We will never sell, rent or otherwise distribute or make public your personal information.
2.0 RELEVANT LEGISLATION
We comply with the following national and international legislation with regards to data protection and user privacy:
UK Data Protection Act 1988 (DPA)
EU Data Protection Directive 1995 (DPD)
EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR)
3.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION I COLLECT AND WHY I COLLECT IT
When you place an order via my shop on mightiemakers.co.uk, I receive only the required information in order to process your order (your name, address and email). I do not receive any card or bank details.
4.0 HOW I USE THE INFORMATION
The information you provide is used to fulfil your order on a ‘contract’ basis and is only used for the purpose of communicating with you regarding your purchase and for delivery of your items. Your personal information will not be added to my mailing list and you will not be contacted for marketing or advertising purposes unless you request me to do so.
5.0 SHARING WITH THIRD PARTIES
We will NEVER sell or rent your personal data. To process your order and to fulfil your contract with us, your information is shared with third parties for the purpose of delivery (Royal Mail and courier services).
It may be shared for compliance with legal, regulatory and law enforcement requests as appropriate and necessary. I will endeavour to notify you of any such requests. I am not responsible for how these third parties process your data, please visit their websites to read their privacy policies.
6.0 HOW I SECURE, STORE AND RETAIN DATA
We use Mightie Makers website to trade and complete your purchase. Your data is secured, stored and retained by mightiemakers.co.uk to complete your purchase. We do not hold hard copies of your data and any data collected is held only as long as is necessary to carry out your order and to maintain adequate and accurate business and financial records (7 years).
7.0 HOW YOU CAN ACCESS, UPDATE OR DELETE INFORMATION HELD ABOUT YOU
You have the right to access, update or ask us to delete your personal information. Please email our Data Controller found in section 9.0 below. We are obliged by law to provide this service within 30 calendar days of your request free of charge. However, we have the right to refuse or charge for requests that are manifestly unfounded or excessive and repetitive.
8.0 DATA BREACHES
We will report any unlawful data breach to any and all relevant persons and authorities within 72 hours of the breach, if it is apparent that personal data stored in an identifiable manner has been stolen. If you feel your data has been compromised you have a right to contact the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
9.0 DATA CONTROLLER
Karen Thomas & Sharon Fielding
Whose registered and operating office is:
2 Stone Cottages, Water Street, Caerwys, Flintshire, CH7 5AZ
Email:
Hello@MightieMakers.co.uk
10.0 CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy may change from time to time inline with legislation or industry developments. We will not explicitly inform our users of these changes. Instead, we recommend that you check this page occasionally for any policy changes.
My Story
We’re Karen and Sharon, the Founders of Mightie Makers!
Karen’s Story:
In 2011 I was perfectly healthy going about my workaholic lifestyle when BOOM! – I started fainting up to 10 times a day and my bed became my best friend. A year later I was diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) a rare condition affecting the blood vessels and heart rate. There’s no cure, but reaching out to others with the same condition has been a huge help in learning to live with it. 3 years later I was told my POTS was caused by EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) a connective tissue disorder affecting the skin, cartilage, ligaments & blood vessels – everything that holds us together! I also have some bonus conditions: fibromyalgia, raynaud’s disease, osteoarthritis, chronic pain syndrome, anxiety & depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, plantar fasciitis, mast cell activation syndrome, dequervains tenosynovitis, wartenberg syndrome, chronic instability basal thumb joint, dermatitis/eczema and asthma. Life has been tough, but I’ve met some wonderfully strong friends who also live with chronic illnesses. Many have turned to craft to bring joy into their lives and regain their purpose. This incredible group of people are the worlds untapped talent x
Sharon’s Story:
I am Sharon, co founder of Mightie Makers but also chief creator of all things LUSH at Gert Lush Designs. I am an eclectic little maker based in Bristol UK (hence the business name!) I live with various chronic health conditions like Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Lymphedema, T2 Diabetes and Osteoarthritis plus I have lived with Depression and Anxiety since my late teens. Because of my health conditions I tend to be housebound quite often so I started a few years ago to use my creative skills to keep me busy and sane whilst bringing some happiness to others and hopefully help the planet a little along the way. I will be bringing a variety of things to Mightie Makers. I have a love affair with my sewing machine and use this to make eco-friendly drawstring bags that can be a colourful alternative to single use wrapping paper or used as storage bags. I welcome commissions on these especially if you would like larger ones than what is available in my shop or would like a specific fabric. I also love to make cosmetics bags, handbags, zipper bags and pouches….the list goes on! When I first started out I also used to love making wirework jewellery, my hands struggle a bit more with it these days but I do still dabble with it occasionally and still have plenty of my jewellery still available. My last creative outlet (for now…!) is my artwork, I love to doodle, and paint in acrylics. I mainly sell these as cards at the moment, little frameable pieces as well as cards to send to make people smile, who knows what they may get added to in the future! I hope you enjoy looking through my shop and feel free to get in touch if you would like something more specific or more personal to you created!