1. Introduction
Welcome to Nicky by Nature. This privacy policy explains what personal information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your data.
2. Data I Collect
Comments: If you leave a comment, I collect your name and email address (and possibly your website if provided). Your IP address and browser user agent may also be collected for spam detection.
Cookies & Analytics: I use Google Analytics to understand blog/website visits. I do not use cookies to track personal identity, and no targeted advertising is involved.
Email Contact: If you email me or use the contact form, I will retain your email address and message content solely to respond to your inquiry and may delete this data after a reasonable period.
3. How I Use Your Data
Process and moderate blog comments.
Improve the blog via aggregated visitor insights.
Respond to direct messages and inquiries.
4. Third-Party Services
Analytics is powered by Google, which collects anonymised usage data under its own privacy policy.
5. Data Security & Retention
I will not share or sell your personal data.
Data is stored securely.
Retention:
Comments and emails: kept until deletion upon request or when no longer relevant.
Analytics data: kept in anonymised/aggregated form.
6. Your Rights
As a data subject under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Object to processing.
Withdraw consent (e.g., delete your comment or email thread).
To exercise these rights, contact me at nicky@nickybynature.com.
7. Updates to This Policy
I may update this policy periodically (e.g., if I start using new services). Any changes will appear here, with the most recent date at the top.
8. Contact Me
If you have questions or concerns about how I handle your data, please contact me:
Email: nicky@nickybynature.com
Blog URL: https://www.nickybynature.com/