Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19/05/2025
Esther Clark (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.estherclark.com, submit a contact form, or subscribe to our newsletter.
This policy is designed to comply with global privacy laws, including:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA)
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Your name and email address when you complete our contact form or subscribe to our newsletter
- Message Content: Any information you choose to provide in contact messages
- Usage Data: Non-personal data such as browser type, referring site, time and date of visits, and pages viewed. This may be collected via cookies and analytics tools
How We Collect Information
Your data is collected when:
- You fill out the contact form
- You subscribe to the email newsletter (via Mailchimp)
- You visit or interact with our website (through cookies or tracking technologies)
Use of Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your messages or inquiries
- Send you newsletters or updates you’ve subscribed to (through Mailchimp)
- Improve the performance and content of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you opt in to our newsletter or submit a form
- Legitimate Interests: To communicate with you and operate our website effectively
- Legal Obligation: Where we are required to retain certain records by law
You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us.
Your Rights under GDPR
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or request restriction of processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise your rights, email hello@estherclark.com.
Your Rights under CCPA (for California Residents)
Under the CCPA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data)
You or your authorized agent can submit a request by emailing hello@estherclark.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Use of Mailchimp
We use Mailchimp to manage our email marketing subscriber list and send newsletters. When you subscribe, your email address and name (if provided) are stored and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
Mailchimp may collect information about your interactions with our emails (such as opens and clicks) to help us improve our communication.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
We may also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools may collect anonymized information via cookies.
Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your data will be removed from our active mailing list.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Service Providers, such as web hosts or email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Regulators or law enforcement, where required by law
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in another country. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last updated” date above. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact:
Esther Clark
Email: hello@estherclark.com
Website: www.estherclark.com