Last Updated: March 30, 2026
Sally Nicoll (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates sallynicoll.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Contact Form Information
If you submit our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message content you choose to provide
This information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it to us.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
This information is collected through standard web server logs and helps us understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies
Sally Nicoll may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) to improve your browsing experience. These cookies may include:
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Preference cookies to remember your settings
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly without them.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form
- Improve our website content and user experience
- Monitor and analyze website usage and trends
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
We use your information only for the purposes stated in this policy.
We Do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your information with advertisers
- Use your information for marketing purposes (unless you specifically request updates)
- Track you across other websites
Data Retention
Contact Form Submissions: We retain your contact form information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no more than 12 months.
Technical Data: Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider. Server logs and technical information are managed according to our hosting provider’s data retention policies, which are outside of our direct control.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider. This provider may automatically collect and retain technical information (such as IP addresses, browser types, and server logs) as part of standard hosting operations. This data is managed according to the hosting provider’s own privacy and data retention policies.
We do not currently use:
- Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media tracking pixels
- Email marketing platforms
If we add any third-party services in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Object to certain types of data processing
- Request data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using our Contact page.
Children’s Privacy
Sally Nicoll is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Business Entity
Sally Nicoll is operated as an online publication at sallynicoll.com.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us through our Contact page.