Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 22, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Karuna Gingell-Beckmann (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit this website or engage my professional services.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me.

Personal Information I Collect

When you visit this website or contact me, certain information may be collected to operate the site, respond to enquiries, and provide services.

Device & Usage Information

Purpose of collection:
To ensure the website functions correctly and to understand how visitors interact with it.

Source of collection:
Collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

Information collected may include:

  • Web browser type and version

  • IP address

  • Time zone

  • Pages viewed and interaction patterns

  • Referring URLs

This data is used only for site performance and improvement.

Contact & Enquiry Information

Purpose of collection:
To respond to enquiries, provide information about services, and manage professional communications.

Source of collection:
Collected directly from you via contact forms, email, or direct communication.

Information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Organisation (if provided)

  • Any information you choose to share in correspondence

Client & Service Information

Where you engage my services, additional information may be collected as required to deliver professional work.

Purpose of collection:
To deliver services, manage contracts, communicate effectively, and meet legal or regulatory obligations.

Information collected may include:

  • Business contact details

  • Project-related information

  • Systems or operational data provided by the client

This information is handled confidentially and only used for agreed purposes.

Sharing Personal Information

I do not sell personal data.

Personal information may be shared only when necessary, including with:

  • Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g. Squarespace) to operate and improve the site

  • Professional service providers (e.g. accounting, legal, or technical services) where required

  • Regulatory or legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable law

All third parties are required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Analytics & Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand usage patterns.

Cookies may include:

  • Functional cookies – required for site operation

  • Performance cookies – to analyse traffic and improve content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. More information is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Operating and improving the website

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Delivering professional services

  • Maintaining records and compliance

  • Communicating relevant updates (where appropriate)

I do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy

  • Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations

You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details above.

Do Not Track

This website does not alter data collection practices in response to “Do Not Track” browser signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for responding to such signals.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The effective date will be updated accordingly.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact me directly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).