Privacy Policy
Updated 7/7/2023
talissamakdessi.co is run by Talissa Makdessi.
This website complies with all UK national laws and requirements for user privacy.
This privacy policy explains when, what and how I use any personal information I may collect.
I may update this privacy policy from time to time by posting a new version on my website. I encourage you to return to this page to ensure you are aware of changes.
Personal information I collect and where it is kept
I may collect your IP address, information regarding your location and pages accessed. This data is collected and stored in Google Analytics.
How I collect and use this information
I collect personal data
> when you email me directly;
> comment on my posts;
> as you use my site, I may automatically collect Technical Data about your equipment, browsing actions and usage patterns. I collect this data by using cookies, server logs and similar technologies.
I will only use your personal data when legally permitted.
> Where I need to perform the contract between us;
> Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests;
> Where I need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation;
> Internal record keeping;
> Improving products and services.
How long I keep this information
I will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes I collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Sharing your data
Under no circumstances is your data ever sold or rented to a third party.
Your data may be shared with third parties if I believe that disclosure is advisable or necessary to comply with the law, to enforce or apply my terms and conditions, or to protect the rights, property or safety of myself or others. This may include exchanging information with other companies and organisations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Other websites
My website may contain links to other websites. Once you have used these links to leave my site I do not have any control over that website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy policy.
Cookies
I use Google Analytics to analyse the use of this website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to this website is used to create reports about the use of this website. Google stores this information. Google’s privacy policy is available at: http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the webserver to identify and track the web browser.
I may use both “session” cookies and “persistent” cookies on this website. Session cookies will be deleted from your computer when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer until deleted, or until they reach a specified expiry date.
I will use the session cookies whilst you navigate this website to prevent fraud and increase website security. I will use persistent cookies to enable this website to recognise you when you visit and keep track of your preferences in relation to your use of this website.
In most Internet browsers, you can change your settings so that you will be warned each time a cookie is being sent, or so that cookies will be turned off. With cookies blocked, some functions of the site may not operate properly.
Gaining access to your data
You have the right to request a copy of the information I hold about you. If you would like a copy of the personal information I hold, please contact me. You also have the right to be forgotten, so you can contact me to request the data I hold be destroyed.
If at any point you believe the information I process on you is incorrect you may request to see this information, have it corrected or deleted. If you wish to raise a complaint on how I have handled your personal data, you can contact me at talissamakdessi(at)gmail.com and I will investigate the matter.
If you are not satisfied with my response or believe I am processing your personal data not in accordance with the law you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Please contact me first so that I can investigate the matter and try to resolve it first.