Privacy Policy



This Privacy Policy describes how Barbra Okafor ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit my portfolio website at www.barbraokafor.com (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who I Am

I am Barbra Okafor, a media and strategy professional. For the purposes of UK data protection law, I am the data controller of the personal information collected through this Site.

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

  • Information You Provide Directly: If you use the contact form or email me directly, I will collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide in your message.

  • Usage Data (Analytics): Like most websites, this Site uses analytics services (e.g., Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics) to collect information automatically when you visit. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data is typically aggregated and does not personally identify you.

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

  • To Respond to You: To reply to your inquiries, comments, or questions submitted through the contact form or by email.

  • To Improve the Site: To understand how visitors use the Site, which helps me improve its content, design, and functionality.

  • For Security: To monitor and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide your information through the contact form, you consent to me using it to respond to you.

  • Legitimate Interests: I have a legitimate interest in operating and improving my portfolio website and communicating with potential collaborators and employers who contact me.

5. Data Sharing

I do not sell your personal information. I will only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: I may share information with third-party companies that provide services to help me operate the Site, such as website hosting (e.g., Squarespace, Wix) and analytics providers. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are only permitted to use your information to provide services to me.

  • For Legal Reasons: I may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

6. Data Security

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request that I delete your personal data.

  • Restrict Processing: Request that I restrict the processing of your data.

  • Object to Processing: Object to my processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at okaforbarbrauche@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).

8. Cookies

This Site uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to help the Site provide a better user experience and for analytics purposes. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner provided on the Site.

9. Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to other websites that are not operated by me (e.g., links to my work on BBC iPlayer, articles in newspapers). If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. I strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at: okaforbarbrauche@gmail.com