Last updated: April 13th, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Michelle Topham handles information when you visit our site at michelletopham.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other privacy regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other details you voluntarily provide. We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, or any form of user tracking beyond standard server logging.
The only information we automatically collect from visitors is:
- The referring URL (the webpage or link you arrived from).
- Your approximate country (derived from IP address geolocation for basic analytics and to understand our audience).
This data is collected passively through standard web server logs and is not linked to any individual.
We do not store full IP addresses in a way that identifies you personally, nor do we collect device details, browser information, or browsing behavior on our site. We do not collect any data from users who simply browse the Website.
2. How We Use the Information
We use the limited data we collect solely for:
- Internal statistical purposes (e.g., understanding traffic sources and general geographic distribution).
- Improving the Website’s performance and content.
- Security and fraud prevention (e.g., detecting unusual access patterns).
We do not use this data for advertising, profiling, marketing, or any other purpose. We never will.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties. We may disclose aggregated, non-identifiable data (e.g., “X% of visitors came from Country Y”) for analytical or reporting purposes, but this cannot be used to identify you.
We may share data only if required by law (e.g., court order or government request) or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Retention
We retain the limited server log data for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, typically no longer than [e.g., 30–90 days], after which it is automatically deleted or anonymized. You can request details about retention by contacting us.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding any data we hold, such as:
- The right to access, correct, or delete your information.
- The right to object to or restrict processing.
- The right to data portability (where applicable).
- The right to withdraw consent (though we rely on legitimate interests for our minimal processing).
Since we collect almost no personal data, exercising these rights is straightforward. To make a request, contact us at the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30–45 days under CCPA/GDPR).
California residents may also have additional rights under CCPA, including to know what personal information we collect and to opt out of any “sale” of data (we do not sell data).
6. International Transfers
If you are located outside our primary operating jurisdiction, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to protect the data consistent with applicable laws.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Michelle Topham
Email: Michelle@michelletopham.com
Website: michelletopham.com