Privacy policy.
Last updated: October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Ally & Gino ("we", "us", or "our") collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.allyandgino.com (the “Website”), contact us, or subscribe to our communications.
We comply with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Ally & Gino
Email: contact@allyandgino.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
a. Contact Information When you contact us via our contact form or email, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
b. Newsletter Subscription If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in our emails.
c. Website Usage Data We use Squarespace Analytics, which collects basic information about site traffic and usage (such as IP address, browser type, device, and pages visited). This data is anonymized or aggregated and used only for statistical purposes to help us improve the website. No profiling or automated decision-making is performed.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data only when one of the following legal bases applies:
Consent: when you voluntarily provide your data via forms or subscribe to our newsletter.
Legitimate interests: to respond to your inquiries or maintain and improve our website.
Legal obligation: when required to comply with applicable law.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Respond to your messages or inquiries.
Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed).
Improve the content, usability, and performance of our website.
Maintain the security and functionality of our website.
5. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form messages are stored securely and deleted periodically. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data only with trusted service providers who support our website or email communications (for example, Squarespace, or an email marketing platform), under data processing agreements that comply with GDPR and UK GDPR.
7. International Access
Our website may be accessed internationally. Data may be stored or processed outside your country, but always under safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletter or contact form data).
Object to or restrict processing.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@allyandgino.com.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies only for essential functionality and aggregated analytics through Squarespace Analytics. These cookies do not track users across websites or for advertising purposes. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at contact@allyandgino.com.