Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25th February 2026
Website: www.nicciwiccy.uk
Data Controller: NicciWiccy
Contact Email: theladynever@gmail.com

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by:

Nicci @ NicciWiccy
Email: theladynever@gmail.com

For the purposes of UK data protection law, I am the data controller of any personal data you provide directly to this website.

This website is hosted on the Blogger platform provided by Google.

2. What Personal Data Is Collected

A. Comments

When you leave a comment using Blogger’s built-in comment system, the following may be collected:

  • Your name or username

  • Your email address (if required)

  • Your Google account details (if logged in)

  • Your IP address (processed by Google)

  • The content of your comment

  • Date and time of submission

Legal basis:
Processing is based on:

  • Your consent (by submitting a comment), and/or

  • My legitimate interest in operating and moderating this blog.

Comments remain published unless removed.

B. Website Statistics (Blogger / Google)

This website uses Blogger’s built-in statistics system, provided by Google.

Google may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visit

  • General geographic location (country/region level)

This information is used to understand visitor numbers and improve content.

Google Analytics is enabled within Blogger, it operates under Google’s terms and privacy policy.

Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Legal basis:
Legitimate interest in monitoring and improving website performance.

C. Instagram Widget

This blog includes embedded Instagram content.

Instagram is operated by Meta Platforms.

When you visit a page containing Instagram content, Instagram may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser/device information

  • Cookies

  • Interaction data (if logged into Instagram)

This data is processed directly by Instagram.

Instagram’s Privacy Policy:
https://privacycenter.instagram.com/

Legal basis:
Legitimate interest in displaying relevant social media content.

3. Cookies

This website may use cookies through:

  • Google/Blogger

  • Instagram embedded content

Cookies may be used for:

  • Basic website functionality

  • Security

  • Analytics/statistics

  • Displaying embedded content

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

4. Data Retention

  • Comments remain visible unless deleted.

  • Analytics data retention is controlled by Google.

  • Server log retention is controlled by Google.

5. International Data Transfers

Because this website uses Google and Instagram services, data may be processed outside the UK, including in the United States.

These providers rely on lawful transfer mechanisms such as:

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact: theladynever@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the: Information Commissioner's Office (https://ico.org.uk/)

7. Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal data. However, no online system is completely secure.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.