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This privacy policy provides a more transparent overview of the personal data we collect on this website, in order to comply with the GDPR.
This section will outline personal data operations carried out on this website. Scroll down to read a GDPR compliant policy pertaining to personal data Michèle stores as part of her business.
Who we are
Our website address is https://michelegroomebeauty.co.uk.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Contact forms
Our website doesn’t have a contact form, however, if you choose to email Michèle using the address on her contact page, the information you choose to share from your email provider will be automatically made available to her. Please see ‘Your Contact Information’ below, for more details.
Cookies
You may have noticed the cookie consent bar appear at the bottom of the screen when you first arrived here. Cookies are very small bits of information the can help improve your overall website experience, by providing us with information about you and your computer and your behaviour on our website.
Information about you and your computer: These cookies can give us information about your browser, device, and how you got here. We can also see demographical data such as your age and gender, depending on your computer settings. To ensure compliance with GDPR, we have enabled IP address anonymisation, so we can no longer see your geographical location.
Behaviour: These cookies can allow us to see what pages of our website that you visit, and how long you view them for.
Cookies are stored in your browser, meaning you have complete control over them and can choose to delete them whenever you wish. In the context of how we use them, they sit idle in your browser and transmit the anonymous data listed above directly to Google. This transmission of data is secured with encryption, and more information about this can be found here.
By clicking ‘agree’ on the cookie bar, you give us consent to add these cookies to your browser, allowing us to collect the aforementioned data.
Who we share your data with
As previously mentioned, anonymous cookie data is transmitted securely to Google for analytical purposes. This is the only time any data is transmitted to or from our website.
How long we retain your data
The cookie data, should you agree to the above, is stored indefinitely. However, all web browsers give you access to any and all cookies it contains, allowing you to review and remove any which you no longer wish to retain. This includes the cookies we store for analytical purposes. Please note: If you choose to remove the cookies we store, you may notice the cookie consent bar appear again, the next time you visit us.
What rights you have over your data
Because we don’t store any personal data, we can’t offer you a copy of the information we process.
Where we send your data
As previously mentioned, anonymous cookie data is transmitted securely to Google for analytical purposes. This is the only time any data is transmitted to or from our website.
Your contact information
The primary method for communicating with Michèle is via e-mail. Typically when you send an email, your First name and Surname will be made available to the recipient, unless you’ve specifically chosen otherwise. This information is stored securely with Microsoft, where it is encrypted and heavily safe-guarded.
Additional information
How we protect your data
Any communications you have with Michèle via e-mail are fully encrypted and secured with randomly-generated passwords. Absolutely no personal data is stored on our website or associated servers.
What data breach procedures we have in place
Michèle’s devices are all equipped with tracking software. This can be used to locate the device geographically, should it go missing. The software used also provides us with a way of remotely wiping and deactivating the device so that it becomes useless in the wrong hands.
Opt-Out
You have the right to opt out of any data retention processes we have, including the cookies we mentioned above. Should you wish to no longer have these cookies on your computer, please click here.
If you no longer wish to be contacted by Michèle or would like your email address and any associated messages to be removed from her list, please contact her to let her know.
On-Site
This privacy policy provides a more transparent overview of the personal data I store on my clients, in order to comply with the GDPR.
This section will outline personal data stored as part of Michèle’s business. Scroll up to read a GDPR compliant policy that outlines personal data operations carried out on this website
In line with the new regulations being introduced by the government around protecting data I hold about clients, this is to clarify to you how I collect, use, store and protect any personal data I hold about you.
The following explains my procedures and should be read in conjunction with the contract that you sign at the beginning of our work together.
At the start of our work, you complete a hard copy form with your Contact Details detailing your name, address, email, preferred contact numbers and details of your GP.
In addition, depending on how we contact each other, I may also have your email address on my computer and your contact numbers on my mobile phone.
I keep brief written notes of our sessions. These are hard copy I do not keep notes on my computer.
All hard copy information is kept securely, and any contact details are kept separately from notes. In accordance with professional advice, I keep notes and contact details for 5 years after the end of our work.
If you would like me to destroy your details when we finish, please let me know.
Any electronic data ie email/contact numbers are kept on my personal computer and my mobile and both are password-protected.
You have the right to access any information I keep and can do this by arrangement with me.
If you would like me to delete any electronic data I hold then please let me know.
I do not share any personal data I hold about you unless given specific permission by you.