Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28/09/2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Michaela Hemley Starck ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and discloses personal data obtained from users ("you", "your") of this website.

1. Data Controller
This website is operated by Michaela Hemley Starck, based in London, United Kingdom. The website functions as a digital portfolio and may include the ability to contact us, subscribe to updates, or make purchases.

2. Categories of Data Collected
We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity Data (e.g., full name, email address)
• Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage Data (e.g., page views, site navigation paths)
• Communication Data (e.g., messages submitted through forms)

3. Purposes of Processing
Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or communications
• To provide marketing communications, subject to consent
• To analyse website performance and user behaviour
• To facilitate transactions and manage purchases

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent (where required)
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests (such as business improvement)

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for functionality, analytics, and performance monitoring. Users are prompted to accept or decline non-essential cookies upon visiting the site.

6. Embedded Third-Party Content
This site may contain embedded content from platforms such as YouTube, SoundCloud, or Instagram. These third parties may collect data as if you were visiting their websites directly.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Personal data may be shared with the following types of recipients:

• Hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics service providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing this site from outside the United Kingdom, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK. We implement safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention
Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Your Rights
You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccuracies
• The right to erase your data
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to object to processing
• The right to data portability

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address provided below.

11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be published on this page and indicated with a revised effective date.

Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact:

Kathryn Armitage
Candid PR
candidpr@thecandourclub.com
London, United Kingdom

Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.