Privacy Policy

1. Contact Forms

When you contact me via the website contact form (powered by Contact Form 7), I collect:

•First name

•Last name

•Email address

•Any information you choose to include in your message

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

2. Newsletter Subscriptions

When you subscribe to the Mollywozhere newsletter, I collect:

•Your email address

•Your name (if provided)

This information is stored:

•Within the website database

•Within Mailchimp, the email marketing provider used to send newsletters

Your data is used only to send blog updates and related communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.

3. Comments

If you leave a comment on a post, the data shown in the comments form is collected, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

Comments and related data are retained unless you request removal.

4. Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics via Google Site Kit to understand how visitors use the site.

Analytics data may include:

•Pages visited

•Time spent on pages

•Country-level location

•Device type

This data is anonymised and used to improve content and user experience.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)

Personal data is processed on the following lawful bases:

•Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

•Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to enquiries, improving website performance)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Data Storage & International Transfers

Some service providers (such as Mailchimp and Google) may store or process data outside the UK or European Economic Area.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR and EU GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

•Contact form submissions are retained as long as necessary to respond and maintain records.

•Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.

•Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics settings.

•Comments remain published unless removal is requested.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

•Access your personal data

•Request correction

•Request deletion

•Restrict processing

•Withdraw consent

•Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please use the Contact page.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in regulations or website practices. The most recent version will always be published here.