This Privacy Policy describes how Midwife Marguerite (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website, https://midwifemarguerite.com (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address, when you use our contact form.
- Usage Data: We automatically collect data on how you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, and page interactions. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Improving User Experience: To understand user behavior and improve our Site.
- Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our Site and enhance its functionality.
3. Information Sharing
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyze Site usage.
- Other Third Parties: We may share data with trusted third parties if required for Site maintenance or improvements. We ensure all parties adhere to strict privacy standards.
4. Cookies and Tracking
- Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and enhance user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer, though this may affect Site functionality.
5. User Rights
- Access: You have the right to request access to the information we hold about you.
- Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain tracking or cookies as explained above.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Data Security
- While we use industry-standard measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.
7. Contact Us
- For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please email us at [email protected].
Recommendations for Privacy and Security Compliance
- Review Third-Party Integrations: Although you primarily use Google Analytics, it’s beneficial to regularly review any additional third-party integrations (like social media plugins) to ensure they comply with privacy standards.
- User Rights and Data Requests: Since you’re in the UK, it’s helpful to be GDPR-compliant. Consider enabling a simple way for users to submit data requests or view your policy on data deletion or access.
- Security Measures: Standard security measures include SSL encryption, secure storage for any collected data, and routine updates to any plugins or tools you use.
- Cookie Consent Banner: Implementing a cookie consent banner is advised under UK GDPR rules. It allows users to accept or customize tracking options, adding a layer of transparency.
- Privacy Policy Accessibility: Ensure this policy is easily accessible on every page footer, so users are always aware of your practices.