Data compliance is key for website maintenance. I am committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of all who visit my site to the best of my abilities. I am only a layperson after all.

Whether you are browsing the website, subscribing via email or commenting on posts that you enjoy, here is where you’ll find information on how I protect your privacy and keep your data safe and secure.

I’m Emily Elizabeth, a UK-based blogger running EmilySaidHello.com. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Emily Elizabeth of EmilySaidHello.com, collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Privacy Notice

When someone visits EmilySaidHello, I may collect the following personal data:

Comments you leave on blog posts
Email address (when you subscribe)
Usage data (through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics)

Your data is collected and used based on:

Consent – for email subscriptions and optional cookies
Legitimate interests – to analyse site traffic and improve content

I use your data to:

send blog updates (if you’ve subscribed)
analyse trends and improve content
respond to your comments or queries

The time period your data is retained for is dependent on the reason for its collection:

Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: Retained for 26 months
Comment data: As long as the post exists, unless you request removal

You have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise your rights, contact me at📧 enquiries@emilysaidhello.com

Third Party

I do not sell or share your personal data for commercial purposes. Data may be processed by third-party services (e.g., WordPress, Google Analytics) under strict data protection agreements.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic using a third party service, Google Analytics. I do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. It helps me understand which content is popular and how I can create more of the content that you enjoy. This information is only processed in a way which does not identify anyone. I don’t make, and don’t allow Google to make, any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. You can manage or withdraw consent to cookies at any time. Full cookie details are in the Cookies Policy.

What is a cookie?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded to your personal computer, mobile or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are then sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognises that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device.

You can find more information about cookies at All About Cookies and Your Online Choices.

Some of your data may be processed outside the UK (e.g., via Google or WordPress). I ensure these transfers comply with UK GDPR through standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.

Links to Other Websites

This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site linking to other websites. Those sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy, and if you have questions about how a site uses your information, you’ll need to check that site’s privacy statement.

Changes to This Policy

I review this policy regularly and will update it as necessary. Last updated: 21 April 2025