Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 19/9/24

1. Introduction

Welcome to Slim Science. Slim Science is owned and operated by Yara Abdallah. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our personal training services. It also informs you about your privacy rights, and how the law protects you, including under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Australia’s Privacy Act, and other applicable laws.

2. Important Information and Who We Are

Data Controller:
Yara Abdallah, Slim Science
Email: hello.slimscience@gmail.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the details above.

3. Information We Collect

We collect and process various types of information, including:

Personal Data: Data you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, fitness details, and any other information submitted through forms or when contacting us.
Usage Data: Information collected automatically, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps of visits.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect and track information to improve your experience on our website. For more detailed information, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and Maintaining Our Services: To operate our website, offer personal training services, and respond to your inquiries.
Improving Our Services: To analyse usage and improve the functionality of our website and services.
Marketing and Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content, provided you have opted in to receive them.
Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, including our Terms of Service.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: Where you have given consent for specific processing activities.
Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, including delivering personal training services.
Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with legal requirements.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse traffic, and for advertising purposes. Here’s a detailed overview of our cookie usage:

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device that help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website. Without these, the website may not function correctly. Examples include:
- XSRF-TOKEN: Used for fraud detection of calls (Session).
- hs: Security cookie (Session).
- svSession: Used for identification (6 months).
- SSR-caching: Used for rendering performance (24 hours).
- TS*: Used for attack detection (Session).
- bSession: Used for system effectiveness measurement (24 hours).
- fedops.logger.sessionId: Used for tracking session errors and issues (12 months).
- _wixAB3|*: Used for site experiments (6 months).
- server-session-bind: Used for API protection (Session).
- client-session-bind: Used for API protection (Session).
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Examples include cookies from services like Google Analytics.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as Google Analytics and Facebook Ads, to help us analyse performance and personalise your experience.

Managing Cookies:

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or adjust your browser settings. To learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers, please visit the following links:

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out.

7. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

Service Providers: Including payment processors and analytics services that help us operate our website and provide our services.
Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights and property.

8. International Data Transfers

As Slim Science provides services globally, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Australia or Ireland, including countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that adequate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), are in place to protect your data.

9. Global Use and Compliance

Our services are available to clients globally, and we are committed to complying with all relevant privacy laws in the regions where we operate, including but not limited to:

GDPR (Europe): Protects your rights under European data protection laws.
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs): Regulates how we collect, use, and manage personal data in Australia.
Other Applicable Laws: We make efforts to comply with privacy laws in other regions where we have clients, including ensuring appropriate cross-border data transfers and security.

By accessing our services from outside Australia or Ireland, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in Australia, Ireland, or other countries, depending on where our service providers are located.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

11. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The criteria used to determine retention periods include the nature and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure, and applicable legal requirements.

12. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act, you have the right to:

Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectify Your Data: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erase Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Object to Processing: Object to the processing of your data, including for direct marketing purposes.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond to your request within one month or notify you if we require more time.

13. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

15. Changes to This Privacy & Cookie Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated to you directly, where feasible.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello.slimscience@gmail.com