Last Updated: March 30, 2026
Jurisdiction: This website is operated under UAE law. However, we are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for all users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland.
Alicja Szaraniec ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
Data Controller: Alicja Szaraniec
Contact Email: alicja@alicjaszaraniec.com
Legal Basis: UAE law with GDPR compliance for European users
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR):
Specific Uses:
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:
To exercise your rights, contact us at: alicja@alicjaszaraniec.com
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:
Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.)
Purpose: Newsletter delivery and email marketing
Data shared: Name, email address
Location: USA (EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified)
Privacy Policy: https://www.intuit.com/privacy/statement/
Google Analytics (Google LLC)
Purpose: Website traffic analysis
Data shared: IP address (anonymized), browsing behavior
Location: USA (EU-US Data Privacy Framework certified)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Calendly (Calendly LLC)
Purpose: Appointment scheduling
Data shared: Name, email, time zone
Location: USA (GDPR compliant)
Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/privacy
Formspree (Formspree Inc.)
Purpose: Contact form submissions
Data shared: Name, email, phone, message content
Location: USA (GDPR compliant)
Privacy Policy: https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA, including the United States and UAE. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place:
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner. You can:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you:
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.
In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
For significant changes, we will notify you by:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Email: alicja@alicjaszaraniec.com
Website: alicjaszaraniec.com
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and have concerns about how we process your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:
For EU residents: Find your authority at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
For UK residents: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - https://ico.org.uk/
For Swiss residents: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) - https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/
Summary: We collect only the personal data necessary to provide our services and communicate with you. We protect your data using industry-standard security measures. You have full control over your data and can exercise your rights at any time by contacting us.