Privacy Policy
Carthen Archives
βLast updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Carthen Archives ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our Site. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
Carthen Archives is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related enquiries, contact us at: elsa@amdesign.io
3. What Data We Collect
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address β used to create and manage your account, and to communicate with you about the Site
We do not collect payment information, precise location data, or any sensitive personal data.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your email address to:
- Create and maintain your account
- Send account-related notifications (e.g. password resets)
- Occasionally send updates about the Site, if you have consented
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Contract β processing is necessary to provide you with an account and access to the Site
- Consent β where you have opted in to receive communications from us
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, unless we are required to retain it by law.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to our processing of your data
- Data portability β receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: elsa@amdesign.io
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
8. Cookies
The Site may use essential cookies to keep you logged in and ensure the Site functions correctly. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies. For more information, please refer to your browser's cookie settings.
9. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data:
- Memberstack β for account management and authentication. Please review Memberstack's Privacy Policy for details.
- Webflow β for hosting and delivery of the Site. Please review Webflow's Privacy Policy for details.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
12. Contact
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: elsa@amdesign.io
