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/