Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 July 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit https://drsimonrobinson.com.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://drsimonrobinson.com.
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: contact@drsimonrobinson.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We currently do not collect personal information directly through forms. However, we may collect limited data indirectly through the services outlined below.

Comments (Currently Disabled)

If comments are enabled in the future, we may collect:

  • Name and email address submitted with the comment
  • IP address and browser user agent string (to help detect spam)
  • A hash of your email address for Gravatar profile checks

Your profile picture (if using Gravatar) may be publicly visible after comment approval.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies for:

  • Site functionality (e.g., login persistence, screen options)
  • Performance tracking via Google Analytics
  • Optional future services like email newsletter tracking (Omnisend)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Learn more at allaboutcookies.org.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, articles, images) from third-party websites. These sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction.

This behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Jetpack to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymized data including:

  • Browser type and device
  • IP address (partially masked in some jurisdictions)
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring sources

This data is used strictly for improving user experience and site performance.
View Google’s Privacy Policy

Email Marketing (Planned)

We plan to use Omnisend to offer email subscriptions. If and when this feature is activated:

  • We will only collect your email address with your explicit consent
  • You will be able to unsubscribe at any time
  • We will not share or sell your data

How Long We Retain Your Data

If user accounts or comments are enabled in the future:

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely
  • Registered users (if any) can view and edit their personal data at any time

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request an export of any personal data we hold about you
  • Request the deletion of your data (except data retained for legal or security reasons)

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@drsimonrobinson.com

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. However, we share limited anonymized information with:

  • Google Analytics
  • Jetpack (WordPress.com)
  • Potentially Omnisend (for future email communications)

These providers comply with GDPR, UK GDPR, and other applicable data laws.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK or EU, including in the United States. Our service providers use safeguards such as standard contractual clauses to protect your data.

Security

We take data security seriously. This website uses:

  • SSL encryption (https)
  • Wordfence security plugin
  • Regular theme and plugin updates

Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available at https://drsimonrobinson.com/privacy.