Privacy Policy for cherryaisha.com
Effective Date: 02.06.25
At CherryAisha.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you interact with our website:
a. Account Information
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Email address (if provided for account or comment registration)
b. Comments
- Name or username
- Email (if required)
- IP address
- Any personal data voluntarily included in the comment text
c. Newsletter Subscription
When you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp, we collect:
- Name (optional)
- Email address
d. Analytics
Through Google Analytics, we collect anonymised data such as:
- IP address (anonymised)
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Duration of visit
- Referring URLs
This data helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns but does not identify individual users.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage user accounts
- To publish and moderate comments
- To send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
- To monitor website performance and user interaction
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and use of optional cookies
- Contractual Obligation: To manage registered user accounts
- Legitimate Interests: For comment moderation and website analytics
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. We may share your data with:
- Mailchimp – for email marketing purposes (subject to their privacy policies)
- Google Analytics – for traffic analysis (anonymised data)
- Hosting and IT service providers – to ensure proper functioning of the website
All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant and process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
5. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function and enhance user experience.
a. Types of Cookies We Use:
- Necessary Cookies: Enable core functionality like security and network management.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., username).
b. Managing Cookies:
You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. We display a cookie consent banner on first visit to obtain your consent, in line with UK regulations.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
- Object to or restrict certain data processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at enquiries@cherryaisha.com.
7. Data Retention
- User account data is retained until you delete your account.
- Comments remain unless manually deleted or flagged.
- Mailchimp subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months (Google default), unless you request removal.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, including encrypted connections (SSL), password hashing, and restricted access to databases.
9. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK (e.g., to Mailchimp in the U.S.), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or Mailchimp’s data protection measures.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date”.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
CherryAisha
Email: enquiries@cherryaisha.com
Website: https://www.cherryaisha.com