Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard data when you visit my website, use my forms, or interact with cookies and analytics tools.
2. Information I Collect
Form Submissions
When you fill out my forms, I collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message). I do not require you to create an account.
Automatic Data (Cookies & Analytics)
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Essential cookies are used to ensure the site functions properly.
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Non‑essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are only set with your consent via my cookie banner.
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Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data (e.g., page views, button clicks, device type, approximate location). IP addresses are anonymized before storage.
3. How I Use Your Information
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To respond to your enquiries submitted via the website forms.
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To improve my website by understanding visitor behaviour through analytics.
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I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your data under the following lawful bases:
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To comply with legal obligations regarding data protection and transparency.
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Consent: For non‑essential cookies and analytics.
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Legitimate interest: To respond to your form submissions.
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Legal obligation: To comply with GDPR/UK Data Protection requirements.
5. Data Sharing
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Wix: My website is hosted on Wix, which processes data securely on my behalf.
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Usercentrics: Manages cookie consent and stores consent records.
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Google Analytics: Receives anonymized usage data when consent is granted.
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I do not share your personal data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.
6. Data Retention
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Form submissions:
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If you become a client, your data will be retained for the duration of our professional relationship and in line with legal/accounting obligations.
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If you opt in to email or WhatsApp marketing, your basic contact information will be retained until you withdraw your consent.
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You may request deletion of your data at any time, even before the end of the retention period.
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Retained for no longer than one year to allow for follow‑up and business analysis.
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Analytics data:
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Retained according to Google Analytics’ auto‑delete settings (i.e., 14 months).
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Consent records:
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Cookie Consent: Stored by Usercentrics for compliance purposes.
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Form and Marketing Consent: Stored securely in our Wix CRM for internal record‑keeping only. You may withdraw at any time.
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7. Your Rights
Under GDPR/UK law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies at any time.
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Lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK regulator) if you believe your rights are infringed.
8. Cookies & Consent
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
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Session cookies (to keep the site secure and functional).
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Preference cookies (to remember your cookie choices).
Analytics Cookies
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Set only with your consent. These help me understand how visitors interact with my site.
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Google Analytics (with IP anonymization).
Marketing Cookies
Set only with your consent. These may be used to measure the effectiveness of campaigns or integrations.
Consent Management
I use Usercentrics to manage cookie consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the banner.
I also use Google Consent Mode (Advanced), which respects your choice:
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If you decline, no personal data or cookies are stored.
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Anonymous, cookieless signals may still be sent to Google for aggregated reporting.
9. Security
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
10. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me via the contact form on this website.