Website Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1 February 2025
Welcome to Michelle Gillman’s website (michellegillman.com). By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.
1. About This Website
This website provides general information about Michelle Gillman and allows users to contact me via a simple contact form.
This website is intended for personal, non-commercial use. You must not:
- Use this website in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website.
- Use this website to send unsolicited or misleading communications.
2. Collection of Personal Information
When you submit a message via the contact form, I collect:
Your Name – so I know how to address you.
Your Email Address – so I can reply to your message.
Your Query – so I can understand and respond to your request.
No sensitive personal data, financial details, or tracking data are collected.
3. How Your Data is Used
Your information is collected only for the purpose of:
Responding to your inquiry and communicating with you.
Improving the website (via limited, anonymised data).
I do not use your data for marketing purposes, automated decision-making, or any other reason without your consent.
4. Legal Basis for Data Collection
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and UK GDPR, I process your personal data based on:
- Consent – You provide your details voluntarily via the contact form.
- Legitimate Interest – I have a lawful reason to collect contact details to respond to inquiries.
You can withdraw your consent at any time via the Contact form.
5. Data Retention & Security
- Your contact form submission is stored for 1 month and then deleted.
- If ongoing communication is necessary, data may be kept for a longer period.
- Security measures (e.g., SSL encryption, restricted access) are in place to protect your data.
If you wish to request deletion of your data sooner, via the Contact form.
6. Sharing of Information
I do not share, sell, or rent your personal data. However, I may disclose information:
- If required by law (e.g., government requests).
- To trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting), who must comply with confidentiality requirements.
7. Your Rights Under Privacy Laws
You have the right to:
Access – Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
Correction – Ask me to update or correct any inaccuracies.
Deletion – Request the removal of your personal data.
Objection to Processing – Ask me to stop using your data if you believe it is unnecessary.
To exercise your rights, via the Contact form.
8. Cookies & Third-Party Links
This website does not use cookies or third-party tracking tools. If this changes, users will be notified.
This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy policies. Please review their terms before providing personal data.
9. Limitation of Liability
The content on this website is provided for general information only. I make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss resulting from the use of this website.
10. Changes to These Terms
I may update this Website Terms of Use & Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
11. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Zealand.
12. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding these terms or your personal data, via the Contact form