Becoming Fergs Privacy Policy Information
Privacy Policy
At Becoming Fergs, your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who I am
Becoming Fergs is a personal blog run by “Fergs” in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at : info@becomingfergs.com
2. What data I collect
I may collect and process the following data:
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Name and email address: if you leave a comment or sign up for my newsletter.
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IP address and browser information: collected automatically for spam prevention, site security, and analytics.
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Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., in comments or contact forms).
3. How I use your data
I use your data to:
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Respond to your comments or messages.
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Send newsletters if you have subscribed.
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Improve the website and user experience.
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Monitor and protect the security of this website.
I will never sell your data to third parties.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies (small text files placed on your device) to:
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Enable essential site functionality.
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Collect anonymous analytics data (e.g., via Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and can disable them if you prefer.
5. Third-party services
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If you subscribe to the newsletter, your data may be stored with my email service provider ([e.g., MailerLite, Substack, ConvertKit]).
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This site may use Google Analytics or a similar service to track anonymous usage data.
These services have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.
6. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you.
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Request correction of any incorrect or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your data (unless I need to keep it for legal or security reasons).
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Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [your email address].
7. Data retention
I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.