Last updated: 17.07.25
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website https://elaineblidgeon.co.uk.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Elaine Blidgeon, trading as Elaine Blidgeon
You can contact us at: [email protected]
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymised string (a hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once approved, your comment and profile picture may be visible publicly.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from such images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience. You may opt-in when leaving a comment to save your name, email, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.
We also use cookies to manage login sessions and user preferences. You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.
Newsletter and Email Marketing
When you sign up for our newsletter or download a resource, we collect your name and email address. This data is processed via MailerLite, our email service provider.
We use this data to send:
- Weekly newsletters with strategies, insights, and updates
- Occasional promotions or offers related to our services
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.
MailerLite may also collect interaction data (e.g. opens and clicks) to help us improve our content.
MailerLite’s privacy policy: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g. signing up for emails)
- Our legitimate interest (e.g. preventing spam or abuse)
- Fulfilling a contract (e.g. delivering services you’ve requested)
Embedded Content from Other Sites
Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles). These behave exactly as if you visited the external site and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are stored indefinitely.
For users who register (if applicable), we store personal info they provide in their profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data at any time (except usernames). Site admins can also access and edit this information.
Your Rights
You can request:
- An export of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion of your data (excluding what we must keep for legal or admin reasons)
- To unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in any email
To make a request, contact: [email protected]
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.