Last Updated on February 12, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Lucy Roberts (“me” or “my”) respects the privacy of users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how the Site collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit, including any other media form, media channel, or related content (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.
I reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. I will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification.
You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.
COLLECTION OF YOUR INFORMATION
The Site may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information the Site may collect on the Site includes:
Personal Data
Personally identifiable information, such as your email address, that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to my newsletter through the subscription form on the Site
- Contact us through forms on the Site
- Post comments on blog posts or other content
You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind, however your refusal to do so may prevent you from using certain features of the Site, such as receiving my newsletter or participating in discussions.
Derivative Data
Information my servers and hosting infrastructure automatically collect when you access the Site, including:
- Your IP address and geographic location
- Your browser type and version
- Your operating system and device type
- The date and time of your visit
- Pages you view and links you click
- The website that referred you to my Site
- Technical information about your connection and bandwidth usage
This data is collected through server logs and website analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the Site, identify potential security threats, and improve Site performance.
USE OF YOUR INFORMATION
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, the Site may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Send you my newsletter and other communications you have subscribed to receive
- Monitor and analyze website traffic, usage patterns, and trends to improve the Site
- Enhance Site security and protect against unauthorized access, malicious activity, and spam
- Compile anonymous statistical data for internal analysis
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Cookies and Web Beacons
The Site may use cookies and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site [and my mobile application] and improve your experience. When you access the Site, your personal information is not collected through the use of tracking technology. Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
Website and Email Analytics
The Site may also partner with selected third-party vendors including Google Analytics, to allow tracking technologies and remarketing services on the Site through the use of first party cookies and third-party cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. I do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected and used by tracking technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor or the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
You should be aware that getting a new computer, installing a new browser, upgrading an existing browser, or erasing or otherwise altering your browser’s cookies files may also clear certain opt-out cookies, plug-ins, or settings.
DATA RETENTION
The Site retains your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Server logs and analytics data are typically retained for up to 12 months for performance analysis and security purposes
- Contact form submissions and correspondence are retained as needed to respond to your inquiries
- Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion or I determine removal is necessary
- Security and backup data may be retained for longer periods to ensure Site integrity and disaster recovery
When I no longer need your personal information, I will securely delete or anonymize it so that it cannot be linked back to you.
SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
The Site uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information, including:
- Automated security monitoring to detect and block malicious activity
- Regular security scans and updates to protect against vulnerabilities
- Spam filtering on comments and forms to prevent abuse
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS) for data transmission
- Automated backups to prevent data loss
- Access controls and authentication measures
While I have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite my efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, I cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information.
POLICY FOR CHILDREN
The Site does not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
OPTIONS REGARDING YOUR INFORMATION
Emails and Communications
If you no longer wish to receive correspondence, emails, or other communications from us, you may opt-out by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter or email I send you
- Contacting us using the contact information provided below
If you have subscribed to my newsletter, your email address will be retained in my mailing list unless you unsubscribe. Once you unsubscribe, I will remove your email address from future mailings while retaining a record of your unsubscribe request to ensure I honor your preferences.
CONTACT ME
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
contact@lucyroberts.uk.