Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026
Who we are
The Maria Chapter is a sole trader business based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. We sell digital products via themariachapter.com. Our contact email is hello@themariachapter.com.
What personal data we collect and why
We collect personal data in the following circumstances:
Email address. When you subscribe to our mailing list via our website or receive a free resource, we collect your email address. We use this to send you the resource you requested, and occasional emails about new guides and life admin tips. We use Mailchimp to manage our email list. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Purchase information. When you purchase a product, your payment and order information is processed by Payhip and Stripe. We receive your email address to deliver your digital product. We do not store your payment card details. These are handled securely by Stripe.
Website analytics. We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how people use our website. This collects anonymised data about pages visited and time spent on site. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
Consent: for email marketing (you can withdraw at any time)
Contract: to fulfil your purchase and deliver your digital product
Legitimate interests: for website analytics to improve our service
How long we keep your data
We keep your email address on our mailing list until you unsubscribe. We keep purchase records for 6 years as required by HMRC for tax purposes. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
Who we share your data with
We use the following third-party services who may process your data:
Mailchimp (email marketing): mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
Payhip (product delivery and payment processing): payhip.com/privacy
Stripe (payment processing): stripe.com/privacy
Squarespace (website hosting and analytics): squarespace.com/privacy
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share it with any third parties except those listed above for the purposes of running our business.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Functional cookies are necessary for the website to work. Analytics cookies are used with your consent only. You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner on our website.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to: access your personal data · correct inaccurate data · request deletion of your data · withdraw consent at any time · lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@themariachapter.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at this page with the date it was last updated.
Contact
The Maria Chapter · hello@themariachapter.com · Belfast, Northern Ireland