Effective Date: 27th Nov 2023
At Consulting with Tracie Barnett we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our website visitors and users. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information that is collected, how it is used, and the steps taken to safeguard it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom.
1. Information we collect:
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily when you fill out our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.
b. Technical Information: When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically collected, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing activities.
2. Use of your information:
a. Personal Information: We collect and use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to your enquiries, provide requested services, send newsletters, and improve our website's functionality.
b. Technical Information: We use technical information to analyse trends, administer the website, track user navigation, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.
3. Lawful Basis:
We will only process your personal information if we have a lawful basis to do so. The lawful bases for processing are typically one of the following:
a. Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for a specific purpose.
b. Contractual Necessity: The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract between you and us or to take pre-contractual steps at your request.
c. Legal Obligation: The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation we are subject to.
d. Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, except where overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
4. Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
5. Third-Party Disclosure:
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without obtaining your consent, except in the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and provide services to you. These parties are required to maintain confidentiality and security of your personal information and are only permitted to process it in accordance with our instructions.
b. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
6. Security Measures:
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. These measures include encryption, firewalls, and regular security assessments of our website.
7. Your Rights:
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, which include but are not limited to the following:
a. Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
b. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
c. Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the erasure of your personal information under certain circumstances.
d. Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
e. Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
Please contact us using the information provided below if you wish to exercise any of these rights.
8. Cookies:
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, please note that certain features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated version on our website with the revised date.
10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the practices described herein, please contact us at info@traciebarnett.com
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.