Privacy Policy

Rested With Renee
Last Updated: 14/11/2025

Rested With Renee (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website www.restedwithrenee.com, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Rested With Renee
Website: www.restedwithrenee.com
Email: hello@restedwithrenee.com

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at the email above.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect personal data when you:

  • Sign up for our newsletter

  • Contact us through email or website forms

  • Request information or resources
     

This may include:

  • Email address

  • First name (optional)

  • Any information you include in a message
     

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookie data

  • Analytics information
     

This information helps us improve website performance, understand user behaviour, and enhance your experience.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (only when you give explicit consent)

  • Respond to messages, inquiries, and requests

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your data to any third parties.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent — When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing emails.

  • Legitimate Interest — To improve website performance, answer inquiries, or prevent fraud.

  • Legal Obligation — When required by law.

5. Marketing Emails & Newsletter

If you subscribe to the Rested With Renee newsletter:

  • We will send emails only with your active consent.

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of each email.

  • We use MailerLite to manage and deliver our newsletter.
     

MailerLite may store your data on secure servers and acts as a GDPR-compliant data processor.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Improve functionality

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyse website traffic and interactions

We may use:

  • GoDaddy’s built-in analytics or hosting tools

  • Google Analytics or similar services
     

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

A cookie banner may appear on your first visit, giving you the option to accept or manage cookies.

7. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and business, including:

  • MailerLite (email marketing)

  • GoDaddy (website hosting, analytics)

  • Website security or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
     

These providers only process data on our behalf and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

We do not share your data with advertisers or sell your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the services you requested

  • Fulfil legal, tax, or accounting obligations

  • Maintain accurate records
     

If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your data will be removed or anonymised from our mailing list.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority
     

To exercise your rights, email us at:
hello@restedwithrenee.com

10. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data, including:

  • Using encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Hosting on secure GoDaddy servers

  • Restricting access to authorised personnel

  • Maintaining appropriate technical and organisational safeguards
     

However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. International Data Transfers

If any of our service providers transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions

  • GDPR-compliant processing agreements
     

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.
We recommend checking this page periodically.