Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

Soraya Shaw ("we", "us" or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.

Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by:

Soraya Shaw MSc
Applied Organisational Neuroscientist, Founder, BrainShaw®

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact: Email: hello@soraya-shaw.com

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Organisation and job title

  • Any information you include when contacting us

We may also collect anonymous technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on our website

This information helps us improve the performance and security of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

This may include:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Providing information about our services

  • Sending newsletters or updates where you have chosen to receive them

  • Managing bookings for keynote presentations, leadership briefings or consultancy services

  • Improving our website and user experience

  • Meeting legal or regulatory obligations

We will never sell your personal information.

Marketing Communications

If you choose to receive our newsletter or updates, we may occasionally send information about:

  • BrainShaw® insights

  • Brainy Myths Neuroletter

  • Podcasts

  • Events

  • New products

  • Speaking engagements

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain website functionality.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • IT support providers

  • Professional advisers

These organisations are required to keep your information secure and confidential.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

While we work hard to protect your information, no internet transmission can ever be guaranteed to be completely secure.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, meet legal obligations or resolve disputes.

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information where appropriate

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Request a copy of your information in a portable format

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address above.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to read their own privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or our services.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised date.

Contact

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

Soraya Shaw MSc Founder, BrainShaw®
Email: hello@soraya-shaw.com

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).