1. Who We Are
This website (https://mariasteene.com) is owned and operated by Maria Steene, Breakup & Divorce Coach. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in line with UK data protection laws (GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information when you use this site:
- Personal details you provide via forms (e.g. name, email address, phone number).
- Information submitted when downloading resources, booking sessions, or leaving a message.
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and how you interact with the site (collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools).
Cookies
This site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and login details.
- Provide secure access to downloads and client resources.
- Analyse website traffic and usage through services like Google Analytics.
- Improve the functionality and performance of the site.
By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in line with this policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note some features of the site may not work properly without cookies.
Embedded Content
Articles, downloads, or pages may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or articles from other websites). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other site directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used to:
- Provide the services, downloads, or resources you request.
- Respond to enquiries or messages.
- Improve the website and user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with trusted service providers who support the running of this website (such as website hosting, analytics providers, or email marketing platforms). These providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data only as necessary to deliver their services.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to help us recognise and approve follow-ups.
- Contact form entries, downloads, or email enquiries may be stored securely for reference but deleted when no longer needed.
- If you register for an account, the personal data in your profile is stored until you request deletion.
4. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Request that your data be transferred to another provider (data portability).
Your data may be used to:
- Provide the services, downloads, or resources you request.
- Respond to enquiries or messages.
- Improve the website and user experience.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.