Privacy notice

Last updated: 11 November 2026

This notice explains what personal information this website collects, why, and what I do with it. I am Alessandra Curtis, a folklorist, and I am responsible for your information (the “data controller” under UK data protection law). You can contact me at hello [at] alessandracurtis.co.uk.

What I collect, and why

• The enquiry form, or an email to me. Your name, email address, the type of enquiry and your message. I use these to reply to you and to deal with your request. I do this because you asked me to, and because answering enquiries is a normal part of my work.
• The mailing list. Your email address, and a note that you agreed to join. I use it to send occasional news of talks, events and research. I do this only with your consent, and you can withdraw it at any time.

What I do not do

This website does not use cookies and does not use analytics or tracking tools. I do not sell your information, and I do not share it with anyone for marketing.

Fonts

The site’s typefaces are supplied by Google Fonts. When a page opens, your browser asks Google’s servers for the font files, so Google receives your IP address and browser details, as it would for any web request.

Who looks after your information

This website and my email are hosted by Namecheap, on servers in the UK. Like most hosts, Namecheap keeps basic server records (such as IP addresses and the pages requested) for security. Form messages arrive in my own email inbox. The mailing list is kept privately by me and is not shared. If I later move to a newsletter service, I will update this notice first.

How long I keep it

Enquiries are kept for as long as needed to deal with them and any follow-up, and normally deleted within two years, unless we are working together. Mailing-list addresses are kept until you unsubscribe.

Your rights

You can ask to see the information I hold about you, to have it corrected or deleted, to restrict or object to how I use it, and to withdraw your consent to the mailing list at any time. To unsubscribe, email me or reply “unsubscribe” to any message from me. If you are unhappy with how I have handled your information, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.

Other websites

This site links to other websites, such as museums, venues and photographers. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes

If I change this notice, the date at the top will change.