Privacy policy
Last updated: 18 January 2026
This privacy policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal data when you use this website.
If you have any questions, you can contact me using the details at the end of this page.
Who I am
Sigil of Brass is a personal brand operated by me as a sole trader.
Business address:
Mowbray House, Mowbray Square, Harrogate HG1 5FN, United Kingdom
Email: hi@sigilofbrass.com
For data protection purposes, I am the data controller.
The personal data I collect
I only collect data that is necessary to run the website and sell my products.
This may include:
- Your name and email address
- Billing address and country
- Account login details
- Order history and downloads
- Messages you send through the contact form
- Newsletter subscription details
- Technical data such as IP address, device type and browser
I do not knowingly collect data from children and my products are not aimed at children.
How I collect your data
I collect data when you:
- Create an account
- Buy fonts or typefaces
- Sign up to the newsletter
- Contact me through the website
- Browse the site with cookies enabled
Why I use your data
I use your personal data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Manage your customer account
- Send order confirmations and service emails
- Send marketing emails if you have opted in
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve the website and user experience
- Meet legal and accounting requirements
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:
- Contract – to provide products you have purchased
- Consent – for marketing emails and non essential cookies
- Legitimate interests – to run and improve my business
- Legal obligation – for tax and accounting records
Payments
Payments are processed securely using WooCommerce and Stripe.
I do not store or have access to your full payment card details. These are handled directly by Stripe.
Email marketing
If you sign up to my newsletter, I use MailerLite to send marketing emails.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or by contacting me directly.
Analytics and tracking
I use the following tools to understand how the site is used:
- Fathom Analytics for privacy focused website analytics
- Hotjar to understand user behaviour and improve usability
- Meta Pixel for advertising and conversion tracking
These tools may collect anonymised or pseudonymised usage data. Where required, they only run after you give consent via the cookie banner.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work. Others are used for analytics and marketing.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie banner or your browser settings.
Accounts and digital products
When you create an account, I store the information needed to give you access to your purchases and downloads.
Fonts and typefaces are sold with an end user licence agreement. Your purchase and licence details are stored for record keeping and support.
Third party services
I use trusted third party services to run the website, including:
- SiteGround for hosting
- WordPress and WooCommerce for site and shop functionality
- Stripe for payments
- MailerLite for email marketing
- Fathom Analytics and Hotjar for analytics
- Meta for advertising
Some of these providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
How long I keep your data
I keep personal data only for as long as necessary.
This includes:
- Account and order data while you have an account
- Transaction records for legal and tax purposes
- Marketing data until you unsubscribe
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
To exercise any of these rights, email hi@sigilofbrass.com.
Changes to this policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact me at:
hi@sigilofbrass.com
Mowbray House, Mowbray Square, Harrogate HG1 5FN, United Kingdom
