Effective Date: 22/05/25
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use your personal information. This policy outlines how we handle your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who We Are
We are a registered sole trader business based in the United Kingdom, offering life coaching services.
Contact Information: sarah@sarahmcnicol.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
· Contact Information: Name, email address, and other information you provide via forms or email.
· Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and duration of site visits.
· Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.
3. Use of Cookies
We use cookies to:
· Enable essential website features.
· Collect analytics to understand how users interact with our site.
· Improve website performance and functionality.
Managing Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful grounds:
· Consent: For non-essential cookies and marketing communications.
· Contractual necessity: To provide services you request.
· Legitimate interests: To operate and improve our website and services.
· Legal obligation: Where required by applicable laws.
5. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data may be used to:
· Communicate with you and respond to enquiries.
· Deliver services you request.
· Improve the website and user experience.
· Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:
· Trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, email services, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
· Legal authorities, where required to comply with the law.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
· Access the personal data we hold about you.
· Request correction or deletion of your data.
· Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
· Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
· Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise your rights, email sarah@sarahmcnicol.com
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal data safe from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
11. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" above.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please contact:
Sarah McNicol
hello@sarahmcnicol.com
