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Last updated: March 2025

Welcome to douglasgalloway.com (the "Website"). Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting and respecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés) of January 6, 1978, as amended. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or use my Website, in accordance with the applicable data protection laws in France.

1. Data controller

The data controller responsible for the collection and processing of your personal data is:

Douglas Galloway

9T rue du Merle

33600 Pessac, France

SIREN 491 487 252

Email: doug@douglasgalloway.com

Phone: +33 6 06 55 98 91

2. Types of data I collect

I collect several types of personal data in connection with the services I provide through the Website. This may include:

Personal identification information:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Postal address

IP address

Non-personal data:

Browser type and version

Device type and operating system

Referring URLs (how you arrived at my site)

Web pages you visit on the Website

Duration of your visit to the Website

3. How I collect your data

I collect personal data by the following means:

Direct interactions: When you fill out forms on my Website, create an account, subscribe to newsletters, or contact me via email.

Automated technologies or interactions: When you interact with my Website, I may automatically collect technical data about your browsing actions and patterns using cookies and other tracking technologies.

Third-party sources: I may receive data about you from third parties such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and search information providers.

4. Legal basis for processing your personal data

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds as per the GDPR:

Consent: I process data with your explicit consent when you sign up for newsletters or agree to receive marketing communications.

Performance of a contract: I process your data to perform services that you have requested or purchased.

Legitimate interests: I process certain data when necessary for my legitimate interests (e.g., improving the Website and ensuring its security), provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights.

Compliance with legal obligations: I process personal data as necessary to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax, accounting, and anti-fraud laws).

5. How I use your data

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide and manage the services you have requested on my Website

To communicate with you regarding your account, transactions, or any inquiries you make

To send you marketing materials, news, and updates (if you have given your consent)

To analyse Website traffic and improve the functionality of the Website

To ensure the security of my Website and protect against fraud and other harmful activities

Non-provision  of certain personal data may limit your ability to access certain features or services on this Website. In some cases, I may be unable to process your requests or fulfil transactions, as certain information is required to ensure smooth and secure operations.

6. Sharing your data

I will not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service providers: I may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist me in operating the Website and providing services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing providers).

Legal obligations: I may disclose your personal data if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of my assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

I ensure that any third parties with whom I share your data comply with the GDPR and maintain appropriate data protection standards.

7. Data retention

I retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, I may retain some data for accounting or tax purposes.

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

Right to rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete data I hold about you.

Right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You have the right to request that I delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to restriction of processing: You can request that I restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another data controller.

Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, such as for direct marketing purposes.

Right to withdraw consent: If I rely on your consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to lodge a claim with a supervisory authority: If you believe that your personal data has been processed in a manner which has breached the GDPR and the principles set out here, you have the right to lodge a claim with the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL).

To exercise these rights, please contact me at doug@douglasgalloway.com.

9. Cookies and tracking technologies

I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. A cookie is a small file placed on your device when you visit my site. These technologies may be used for:

Analysing Website traffic and behaviour

Storing your preferences and settings

Personalizing content and advertisements

For more information about my use of cookies, please see my cookie policy.

10. Security of your data

I take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International transfers

As I am based in France, your personal data will be processed primarily within the European Economic Area (EEA). If I transfer your data outside the EEA, I will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with the GDPR.

12. Privacy of minors

My Website is not intended for persons under the age of 16, and I do not knowingly collect or process personal data from minors. If I discover that a person under the age of 16 has provided me with personal data, I will take steps to delete such information.

13. Changes to this privacy policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly. I encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

14. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or my data practices, please contact me:

Email: doug@douglasgalloway.com

Phone: +33 6 06 55 98 91

Address: 9T rue du Merle, 33600 Pessac, France