Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08 March 2026

 

WHO WE ARE

Controller: Louise Pickering

Contact: louisemariepickering@outlook.com

 

PURPOSE OF THIS WEBSITE

This website displays personally authored and guest blog posts (with consent), podcast content via YouTube, and links to public LinkedIn posts. It also provides a subscription option for updates.

 

WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

1. Subscription data (email; optional name)

2. Analytics data (aggregate, pseudonymous usage)

3. Server logs (IP address, user-agent)

4. Interaction with embedded third‑party content (YouTube, LinkedIn)

 

LAWFUL BASIS

- Consent: subscription emails

- Legitimate Interests: analytics, security, improvement

- Legal obligation: where required

 

COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Essential cookies do not require consent. Analytics operate under low‑risk PECR exemptions or consent when needed.

 

THIRD‑PARTY SERVICES

YouTube, LinkedIn and guest blog sources process data under their own policies.

 

DATA SHARING

No data is sold. Data is shared only with service providers under safeguards.

 

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some providers may process data outside the UK with appropriate safeguards.

 

DATA RETENTION

- Subscription: until you unsubscribe

- Analytics: aggregate/pseudonymised retention

- Server logs: retained for security

 

YOUR RIGHTS

You may request access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection, portability, or withdraw consent. Guest authors/podcast participants may withdraw consent for publication.

 

SECURITY

Technical and organisational measures are implemented.

 

CHANGES

Updates will be posted on this page.