Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit lisasimonis.com (“the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Lisa Simonis, a writer based in the UK. You can contact us.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

a. Information You Provide

When you:

  • Submit an enquiry via our contact form

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

We may collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you include in your message

b. Automatically Collected Data (via Cookies)

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about your visit. This includes:

  • IP address (anonymised)

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on each

  • Device type and operating system

We do not collect or store personally identifiable information through analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the legal bases we rely on include:

  • Consent – for email subscriptions or optional cookies

  • Legitimate interests – to improve site functionality and respond to messages

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send occasional email updates (if you’ve subscribed)

  • Improve our website’s performance and usability

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

7. Cookies

This site uses necessary cookies for functionality and optional cookies (like analytics) only with your consent. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner.

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Squarespace – to host the website and manage form submissions

  • Google Analytics – for anonymous website performance tracking

All services are GDPR-compliant or offer equivalent protections.

9. Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Updated: 30.06.2025