1. Introduction

Nick Wardle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with our website ("Website").

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following personal data when you provide it to us:

Your name and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number).Information you submit through forms on the Website (e.g., contact forms, subscription forms).Any content you post or submit (e.g., comments or contributions to our blog).

2.2

Information We Automatically Collect

When you use our Website, we may automatically collect:

Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.Information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the Website, and referring websites.

2.3

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy].

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To operate and improve our Website.To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support. To send you newsletters or promotional materials, if you have opted in. To monitor and analyze usage trends to improve our services. To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms and Conditions.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.

- Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.

- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights are not overridden.

- Legal Obligation: Where we must comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with:

Service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email services).Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.Third parties in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, sale, or reorganization).

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

- Correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

- Erasure: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal obligations.

- Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

- Objection: Object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

- Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another organization.

- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on it for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA, we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date at the bottom. Continued use of the Website indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Nick Wardle

Unit 3 Charnwood Trade Park, Clarence Street

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07771 698111

Last updated: 30.12.24