Privacy Policy for SharonPreston.com
Updated: March 31st 2025
This Privacy Policy outlines how Sharon Preston ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and other relevant privacy laws.
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1. Who We Are
SharonPreston.com is the official website of Sharon Preston, Boutique Business Mentor & Strategic Advisor. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Business name and job title
- IP address and browser type
- Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
- Visit our website
- Fill out a form (contact, newsletter signup, waitlist, etc.)
- Purchase a service or product
- Communicate with us via email or social media
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to your enquiries
- Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Provide and manage our services
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests (e.g. marketing, analytics)
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g, Mailchimp)
- Website analytics tools (e.g, Google Analytics)
- Payment processors (e.g, Stripe, PayPal)
7. International Data Transfers
Where your data is transferred outside of the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or transfer to countries with adequacy decisions.
8. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your website experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, contact us at:
SharonPreston.com
[email protected]
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By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.