Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Debbie Ellis Health Hub (the "Website") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our site. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies to all visitors to debbieellis.co.uk.
Information We Collect
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, provide personal details, or create an account. The information collected includes:
- IP address and device type
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or link clicked)
- Standard server log data
This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyse traffic patterns and improve website functionality
- To understand user preferences and enhance content relevance
- To ensure the Website operates securely and efficiently
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a set period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our Website.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our Website’s operation:
- Google Analytics: To monitor traffic and user behaviour anonymously. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data, which is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Networks: We may use ad networks such as Google AdSense to display relevant, non-personalised advertisements. These services may place cookies to serve ads based on general browsing patterns, not personal identity.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are not under our control. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to maintain the highest standards of data protection.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any material changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Maeve Ashcroft
37 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 HX62, Ireland
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
