Introduction
The Data Goddess (“We”, “Us”, “Our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
The Data Goddess is responsible for managing and safeguarding the personal data you provide. Our address is Flat 6 Princess Court, 38 Circular Road, Manchester, M20 3LP. For privacy-related questions, please contact our Data Protection Officer at martha@thedatagoddess.com.
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on the website.
- Voluntary Information: Comments, feedback, or other details you provide.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve our website and services.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Analyse website usage to optimize content and user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Protect the security and integrity of our website and services.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you or take steps before entering a contract.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Legitimate Interests: To provide and improve our services, provided this does not override your rights.
- Consent: For specific purposes, such as personalized marketing, where required by law.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your personal information with trusted third parties, including:
- Website hosting and maintenance providers.
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to evaluate website performance.
- Marketing platforms for sending newsletters or promotional materials (with your consent).
If any data transfers occur outside the UK, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses will be in place to ensure your data is protected.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
- Meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
For example:
- Contact information: Retained for six years following the completion of a contract.
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Secure servers and firewalls.
- Regular monitoring and audits of data protection practices.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request corrections to incomplete or inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request limitations on how your data is processed.
- Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at martha@thedatagoddess.com. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience, analyse website usage, and deliver personalized content. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this privacy notice periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. The most current version will always be available on our website.
Accessibility
If you require this privacy notice in an alternative format, please contact us at martha@thedatagoddess.com.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
- Email: martha@thedatagoddess.com
- Postal Address: Flat 6 Princess Court, 38 Circular Road, Manchester, M20 3LP.
