KatieRoche.net Privacy Policy

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KatieRoche.net Privacy Policy

This privacy policy will explain how KatieRoche.net collects and uses data when you use our website.

Topics covered by this policy include:

  • Types of data collected
  • How data is collected
  • How we use your data
  • Data storage and security
  • Your data protection rights
  • What are cookies?
  • How we use cookies
  • Types of cookies do we use
  • How to manage your cookies
  • Privacy policies of other websites
  • Changes to our privacy policy
  • Contact the data controller
  • Contact the Information Commissioner’s Office

Types of Data Collected

KatieRoche.net collects the following data:

  • IP addresses
  • The search terms used to find the website
  • The country you are in
  • The web browser used to access the website
  • The operating system you are using
  • Your name
  • Your email address

How we Collect Your Data

KatieRoche.net collects and process data when you:

  • Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
  • Submit a contact form.

How we Use Your Data

KatieRoche.net collects your data for:

  • Replying to comments sent by the contact form.
  • Understanding how the website is used and how to improve the quality of content.
  • For social media integration.

Data from this website is not currently used in automated decision making.

Data Storage and Security.

Information is stored on servers in the USA and the UK. Data will be stored for up to three years. After this, it will then be deleted.

KatieRoche.net takes security very seriously. All appropriate security measures are taken to protect your data. As well, the website uses secure socket layer (SSL) encryption. However, there are always risks when storing data of the protection being breached.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), you have the following rights:

The right to access

You have the right to ask KatieRoche.net for copies of your data.

The right to rectification

You have the right to ask KatieRoche.net to correct any incomplete or inaccurate information stored is corrected.

The right to erasure

You have the right to ask KatieRoche.net to erase your data in some circumstances.

The right to restrict processing

You have the right to ask KatieRoche.net to restrict the processing of your data in some circumstances.

The right to object to processing

You have the right to object to KatieRoche.net’s processing of your data in some circumstances.

The right to data portability

You have the right to request that KatieRoche.net transfers your data to you or another organization in some circumstances.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact the data controller.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our websites, we collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. For more information, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

How we Use Cookies

KatieRoche.net uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understanding how you use the website. Both first-party and third party cookies are used. No tracking cookies are used on KatieRoche.net.

How to Manage Cookies

You can set your browser to block cookies. Visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/stop-cookies-installed.html to find how to block cookies on your web browser. Be aware that blocking cookies may stop some features of the website from functioning.

Privacy Policies of Other Websites

KatieRoche.net contains links to other websites. This privacy policy applies only to KatieRoche.net. If you click on a link to another website, their privacy policy applies.

Changes to our Privacy Policy

KatieRoche.net regular reviews the privacy policy and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 22 October 2021. The policy is effective from this date. The policy may change without notice.

Contact the Data Controller

The data controller is Katie Roche. You may contact her with any questions about the privacy policy or to exercise any of your rights under the GDPR at: admin@katieroche.net. The data controller will respond within 28 working days. This limit may me exceeded in exceptional circumstances. These include, but aren’t limited to, prolonged staff absence, equipment failure and serious incidents and natural disasters affecting KatieRoche.net’s premises. In these cases, the data controller will aim to respond as soon as possible.

Contact the Information Commissioner’s Office

If you are not satisfied with how your enquiry has been dealt with, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). You can make a complaint at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint. Alternatively, you can call them on 0303 123 1113.

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