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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [26/02/2026]

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1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Barbara Alsiber.

This website serves as a personal portfolio showcasing original design projects, writing, photography, and music created by Barbara Alsiber.

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For privacy-related enquiries, please use the contact form available on this website.

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2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit this website.

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This policy is designed to comply with:

The Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable

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3. Information Collected

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Subscribe to the newsletter

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information included in your message

B. Information Collected Automatically

This website is hosted on Wix and uses Wix Analytics.

Technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the website

  • Referring website

This information is used for analytics, performance monitoring, and improving user experience.

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The website is also connected to Google Search Console, which collects anonymised search performance data such as search queries, impressions, and click-through rates.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), personal data is processed under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., improving website functionality and responding to enquiries)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

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5. How Personal Information Is Used

Personal information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send newsletters (if subscribed)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Maintain website security

Personal information is never sold, rented, or traded.

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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies through Wix to:

  • Enable essential functionality

  • Provide analytics

  • Monitor website performance

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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7. Third-Party Service Providers

This website is hosted on Wix. Wix may process technical data necessary to operate the website.

Analytics data may be processed through Wix systems.

Google Search Console provides aggregated search performance insights.

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

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8. International Data Transfers

Because this website is hosted on Wix, data may be stored or processed in countries outside your place of residence.

Wix implements safeguards designed to protect personal data in accordance with applicable laws.

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9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Maintain subscriber records

  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time via the contact form.

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10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal data held about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability (where applicable)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of categories of personal information collected

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: this website does not sell personal information)

To exercise your rights, please use the contact form on this website.

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11. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

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12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 16.

Personal information is not knowingly collected from children.

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13. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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