Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026 Admin & Tonic is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information I may collect, how I use it, how I keep it safe and what rights you have in relation to your personal information.
1. Who I am
Admin & Tonic is a life administration and research support service operated by Sally Shiers. If you have any questions about how your information is handled, you can contact me at: hello@adminandtonic.uk
2. Information I may collect
Depending on the service you ask me to provide, I may collect information such as: Your name and contact details Email address and telephone number Information you provide when making an enquiry Details about the task or research you have asked me to undertake Information contained in documents or correspondence you ask me to review, organise or deal with on your behalf Information required to arrange appointments, bookings or other administrative tasks Payment and billing information where applicable Information you provide when communicating with me by email, telephone or through my website Please only provide information that is necessary for me to carry out the service you have requested.
3. How I use your information
I may use your information to: Respond to your enquiries Provide the services you have requested Carry out research or administrative tasks on your behalf Communicate with you about your enquiry or ongoing work Arrange bookings, appointments or other services at your request Process payments where applicable Keep appropriate records of the services I provide Deal with queries, complaints or disputes Meet legal or regulatory obligations I will only use your information for purposes that are relevant to the service you have requested or where I have another lawful reason to do so.
4. Sensitive or confidential information
Some tasks may involve information that is particularly personal or confidential. For example, you may choose to ask Admin & Tonic to assist with matters relating to family circumstances, finances, health appointments, insurance, education or other personal administration. I will treat information you provide with care and confidentiality and will only use it where it is necessary to provide the service you have requested. I will not ask you to provide sensitive information unless it is reasonably necessary for the task.
5. Sharing your information
I will not sell or rent your personal information. Where necessary to carry out a task you have specifically asked me to undertake, I may need to share relevant information with a third party. For example, this could include a company, organisation, service provider or professional body that you have asked me to contact on your behalf. I will only share information that is reasonably necessary for the task and, where appropriate, will discuss this with you first. I may also share information where I am legally required to do so.
6. Third-party services
Admin & Tonic uses third-party services to operate its website, email and business administration. These may include Squarespace for website and domain services and Titan for business email. These providers may process personal information on my behalf as part of providing their services.
7. How I protect your information
I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. I will not knowingly leave confidential client information publicly accessible. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. How long I keep information
I will only keep personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any period required to meet legal, accounting or insurance requirements. When information is no longer required, I will take reasonable steps to securely delete or dispose of it.
9. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights including: The right to ask what personal information I hold about you The right to ask for inaccurate information to be corrected The right to request deletion of your information in certain circumstances The right to restrict how your information is used in certain circumstances The right to object to certain uses of your information The right to request a copy of your information in a portable format in certain circumstances If you would like to exercise one of these rights, please contact me at: hello@adminandtonic.uk I will normally respond to requests within one month, although this may be extended where permitted by law.
10. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to make the website work properly and to understand how visitors use it. Some cookies may be necessary for the website to function, while others may be used for analytics or other purposes. Where required, you will be given appropriate choices regarding non-essential cookies. More information can be found in the Cookie Policy.
11. Links to other websites
My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties. I recommend checking their privacy policies before providing them with personal information.
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my services, the website or legal requirements. The latest version will always be published on this website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how Admin & Tonic handles your information, please contact: Admin & Tonic
Sally Shiers
hello@adminandtonic.uk
