Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Life Shifts and Scrubs ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://lifeshiftsandscrubs.co.uk (the "Website") and how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. This policy is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This website is a personal blog created using Webador, sharing content related to nursing life, career transitions, wellbeing, and personal reflections.

 

Who We Are

Website name: Life Shifts and Scrubs
Website URL: https://lifeshiftsandscrubs.co.uk
Owner: Independent blog owner based in the United Kingdom
Contact email: info@lifeshiftsandscrubs.co.uk

 

Information We Collect

-Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via the contact form

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

You are not required to provide personal data to browse this website.

 

-Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring website URLs

This information is collected through analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use the site.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To send newsletters to subscribers who have explicitly opted in
  • To respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form
  • To analyse website traffic and improve content and user experience
  • To maintain website security and prevent misuse
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

 

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and optional communications
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, maintain, and improve the website
  • Legal obligation – where required by law

You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.

 

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality and to understand how visitors interact with the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised statistical data about website usage. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behaviour.

Google processes this information on our behalf to help us analyse website performance. You can learn more about how Google handles data by reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy.

 

Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • Your email address will only be used to send updates, blog posts, or related content
  • You will only receive emails if you have explicitly opted in
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email
  • We do not share newsletter subscriber data with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Contact Forms

If you contact us via a contact form:

  • We collect the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiry
  • Messages are not used for marketing unless you have explicitly consented

 

Social Sharing Links

This website includes social sharing buttons that allow you to share blog posts on social media platforms. These platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

We do not control how third-party social media platforms handle your data.

 

Third-Party Services and Hosting

This website is built and hosted using Webador. Webador may process personal data on our behalf as part of providing hosting and website services.

We recommend reviewing Webador’s Privacy Policy to understand how they manage data.

 

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter data until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form messages for as long as needed to respond

 

Your Data Protection Rights (UK & EU Visitors)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: info@lifeshiftsandscrubs.co.uk

 

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and is designed to align with UK GDPR requirements. It does not constitute formal legal advice.