This website, echasfoundation.org (the "Website"), is owned and operated by Molly Arbuthnott ("we," "us," "our"), a sole trader based in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or join the Creative Parents community (the "Community").

By using our Website or joining our Community, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using this Website immediately.

Contact us at any time: hello@echasfoundation.org

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address (when you subscribe or join)
• Billing and payment details (when you purchase a membership)
• Messages and communications you send us
• Content you share in the Community (artwork, comments, discussions)

Information collected automatically:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our Website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from third parties:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Email platforms (MailChimp or equivalent)
• Community hosting platforms

We use your personal data to:

• Create and manage your Community membership
• Process payments and send receipts
• Deliver weekly insights, community updates, and communications you opted into
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Improve our Website and Community experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we process your data on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you opt in to receive emails or join our Community
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill your membership
• Legitimate interests: To improve our services and communicate with members
• Legal obligation: Where required by UK law

Our Website uses cookies to improve your experience. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Website to function
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant content

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website functionality.

We share your data only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website and Community, including:

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Email marketing platforms
• Community hosting platforms
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable law.

We may also disclose your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Our Website operates from the United Kingdom. If you access our Website from outside the UK or EU, your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any such transfers in compliance with UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

We retain your personal data for as long as your membership is active or as necessary to provide our services. If you cancel your membership or request deletion, we will remove your data within 30 days unless legally required to retain it.

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict how we process your data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Data portability (receive your data in a transferable format)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@echasfoundation.org. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are an EU resident, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Our Community is designed for parents and adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Children never need to go online to participate in any Community activities.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at hello@echasfoundation.org.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email. Continued use of our Website or Community after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Molly Arbuthnott
hello@echasfoundation.org
Scotland, United Kingdom