PRIVACY POLICY

 

1. Introduction

 

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with this website: https://nishallgarala.wixsite.com/nishall (“the Website”) This site is operated by Nishall Garala (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

 

We are committed to protecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

2. What Data We Collect

 

a) Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if submitted)

• Any information you provide via contact forms or email

 

b) Automatically Collected Data

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Cookies and tracking data

 

c) Third-Party Data

If you interact with external links (e.g. social media), those platforms may collect data under their own policies.

 

3. How We Use Your Data

 

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Monitor usage and analytics

• Maintain security and prevent misuse

• Comply with legal obligations

 

We rely on lawful bases such as your consent, legitimate interests, or legal obligations.

 

4. Cookies

 

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse traffic.

 

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

5. Data Sharing

 

We do not sell your personal data.

 

We may share your data with trusted service providers such as website hosting (Wix) and analytics providers, where necessary. These providers are required to keep your data secure.

 

We may also share your information with selected business partners where appropriate, in order to offer relevant services, opportunities, or promotions that may be of interest to you.

 

6. International Transfers

 

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

7. Data Retention

 

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal or regulatory requirements.

 

8. Your Rights

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Request transfer of your data

• Withdraw consent at any time

 

9. Contact and Complaints

 

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

 

Nishall Garala
Email: nishallgarala@hotmail.co.uk

 

You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://www.ico.org.uk 

 

10. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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COOKIE POLICY ​

 

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website: https://nishallgarala.wixsite.com/nishall (“the Website”).

 

1. What are cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owner.

 

2. How cookies are used on this Website

 

This Website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the Website functions correctly

• Improve performance and user experience

• Understand how visitors interact with the Website

• Support security and fraud prevention

 

3. Types of cookies used

 

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are essential for the Website to operate. They enable core functionality such as security and accessibility. The Website cannot function properly without them.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). This helps improve the Website’s performance.

c) Functionality Cookies. These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.

d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies. These cookies may be set by third-party services to deliver relevant content or measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

 

4. Third-party cookies

 

This Website is hosted on Wix, which may place cookies on your device. Wix may use cookies for:

• Security purposes

• Monitoring and analysing performance

• Ensuring platform stability

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Additionally, third-party services (such as analytics providers like Google Analytics) may place cookies to collect anonymised usage data.

 

5. Managing cookies

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When you first visit the Website, you may be asked to consent to non-essential cookies.

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies from specific websites

• Block all cookies

 

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

 

For more information on managing cookies, visit: https://www.allaboutcookies.org

 

6. Legal basis for using cookies

 

Under UK law, specifically the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):

• Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent

• All other cookies require your consent before being placed on your device

 

7. Updates to this policy

 

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how cookies are used. Please check this page periodically for updates.

 

8. Contact

 

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact: nishallgarala@hotmail.co.uk

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