Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://silkaesthetic.ie. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled securely and transparently.
What Data We Collect and Why
1. Comments:
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect:
- The data entered in the comments form,
- The visitor’s IP address, and
- Browser user agent information to help with spam detection.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be sent to Gravatar to check if you have an account. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if applicable) will be visible to the public next to your comment.
2. Media:
If you upload images to our site, please avoid including location data (EXIF GPS) in the file. Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images.
3. Cookies:
We use cookies to improve your experience and enable certain functionalities:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for 1 year.
- Login: Temporary cookies are set to check if your browser accepts cookies. When you log in, we save your login details (valid for 2 days) and your display preferences (valid for 1 year). Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for 2 weeks.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. Embedded Content:
Pages on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly. These websites may:
- Collect your data,
- Use cookies, and
- Monitor your interactions with their content, especially if you’re logged into their site.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your data for marketing purposes. However, in specific cases:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely to allow for automatic approval of follow-ups.
- Registered Users: If you register, we retain the personal information in your profile until you delete your account.
Your Data Rights
Under GDPR (if applicable), you have the right to:
- Access your data and request a copy,
- Request corrections to inaccurate information,
- Request deletion of your data (except for legal/administrative reasons).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@silkaesthetic.ie.
Data Protection
We prioritise the security of your information by using physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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To exercise these rights, contact us at info@silkaesthetic.ie.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers to help operate our site or deliver services. These providers have access to your data only as needed to perform their tasks and are obligated to protect it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here, so please review this page for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
- Email: info@silkaesthetic.ie
- Alternate Email: silkaestheticireland@gmail.com