Who We Are

Our website address is: https://taraachkar.com.
This website is operated by Tara Achkar. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: bookings@taraachkar.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly.

Newsletter and Contact Forms

When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us through the website, we may collect personal information such as your name and email address. This information is used to:

  • Send updates about classes, workshops, and offerings
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Share relevant resources and content

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided in each message.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience.

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., name/email for comments)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Communicate with you
  • Share updates and relevant content (with your consent)
  • Maintain website security and prevent spam

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website, preventing spam)

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the website, such as:

  • Email marketing platforms
  • Payment processors (if applicable)
  • Analytics providers

These providers only process data as needed to perform their services.

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely
  • Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe
  • User account data (if applicable) is stored until the account is deleted

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at bookings@taraachkar.com.