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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Sharon Sciammas ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit sharonsciammas.com (the "Website"). I am committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Sharon Sciammas is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me at sharon@sciammas.com.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address. This is processed through ConvertKit, my email service provider.
  • Contact Form: When you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and the message you send.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics Data: With your consent, I use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use the Website, including pages visited, time spent, and general location (country/city level).
  • Server Logs: My hosting provider (Vercel) automatically collects standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security and performance purposes.

How I Use Your Information

  • To send you newsletters and updates
  • To respond to inquiries via contact form
  • To improve Website content and UX
  • To ensure Website security

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • 01Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and analytics cookies
  • 02Legitimate Interest: For responding to contact form inquiries and maintaining website security

Cookies

This Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functions. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Used for traffic analysis. Only active with your consent.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have rights to access, rectify, or erase your data. Contact me at sharon@sciammas.com to exercise these.

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If you have any questions, please reach out directly.