Privacy Policy

General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you use the website https://aniahrycyna.com/ (the “Website”).

The data controller is:
Ania Hrycyna
Email: hello@aniahrycyna.com

Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data only to the extent necessary to operate the Website.

The Website may collect the following personal data:

  • name,

  • email address,

  • message content submitted via the contact form,

  • IP address,

  • technical data related to website usage (via analytics tools).

Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary to submit the contact form.

3. How We Collect Data

Personal data is collected when:

  • you contact us via the contact form,

  • you browse the Website (via cookies and tracking technologies, subject to consent).

4. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing

Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:

a) Contact and correspondence

To respond to enquiries sent via the contact form.

Legal basis:

  • legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR), or

  • consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)

b) Website analytics

To analyse Website traffic and improve its performance using Google Analytics.

Legal basis:

  • consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)

c) Marketing and advertising

To measure and optimise advertising activities using Meta (Facebook) Pixel.

Legal basis:

  • consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR)

Analytics and marketing tools are activated only after the user has given explicit consent via the cookie banner.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies.

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used to ensure proper functioning of the Website and do not require consent.

  • Analytics and marketing cookies (including Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) are used only after obtaining your explicit consent.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie banner or cookie settings.

6. Third-Party Tools

The Website uses the following third-party tools:

  • Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel – for marketing and advertising analytics

These providers may process data as independent controllers in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Data Transfers Outside the UK

Some data may be transferred outside the UK (e.g. to the United States) in connection with the use of analytics and marketing tools.

Such transfers are carried out in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions where applicable.

8. Data Retention

Personal data submitted via the contact form is stored only for as long as necessary to handle the enquiry and any related correspondence, or as required by applicable law.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • access your personal data,

  • rectify inaccurate or incomplete data,

  • request deletion of your data,

  • restrict processing,

  • object to processing,

  • data portability,

  • withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise your rights, please contact: [insert contact email].

10. Complaints

If you believe that your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk/

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be published on this page.