This privacy policy will explain how I use personal information collected from you when you use my website.
Contents
Definitions
What information do I collect?
How do I collect your information?
How will I use your information?
Storage and retention of your information
Sharing of information
Your data protection rights with respect to the personal information I hold
How to contact
About cookies
How do I use cookies?
How to manage cookies
Links to other websites
Changes to this Privacy Policy
Last reviewed or updated
Definitions
- Controller – A controller determines the purposes and means of processing personal information.
- Processor – A processor is responsible for processing personal information on behalf of a controller.
What information do I collect?
The following information I may collect consists of:
- Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number)
- Analytical data with Google Analytics
How do I collect your information?
You directly provide me with the information I collect. I collect and process information when you:
- Use my website’s contact form
- Use or view my website via your browser’s cookies
How will I use your information?
Personal identification information – This information you may provide me is used for the purpose of contacting you and communicating / conducting business with you.
Analytical data – Analytical data consists of tracking data to a third party processor which is Google Analytics. This data is used to understand my website traffic.
Storage, processing and retention of your information
Information you provide me will be stored on a secure system or secure servers either on my premises or in a data center. Data collected with Google Analytics is stored and processed with Google Analytics.
I will retain your information for as long as is reasonably necessary, which will depend on the purpose. When personal information is no longer needed it will be securely deleted or anonymised, unless I am required to retain the information longer to maintain records to satisfy tax, other legal requirements or for accounting reasons.
Sharing of information
I do no not share “personal identification information” without your permission.
Regarding “analytical data”, as I am using Google Analytics (a third party processor), my website analytics are shared with Google Analytics.
If requested by the police or other legal authorities, your information will be passed on for the prevention and detection of fraud and criminal activity.
Your data protection rights with respect to the personal information I hold
You are entitled to the following:
- Right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – You have the right to request to have inaccurate personal data rectified, or completed if it is incomplete.
- Right to erasure – You have the right to request the erasure of your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing – You have the right to request the restriction or suppression of your personal data.
- Right to data portability – You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data for your own purposes across different services. This means you can request your personal data be moved, copied or transferred to another controller or to you.
- Right to object – You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
If you make a request, upon receipt I have one month to act on your request. Occasionally it may take longer than a month if your request is particularly complex or you have made a number of requests. If this is case, you will be notified and kept up to date.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, you can contact me using my contact form.
I may also contact you to ask for further information in relation to your request.
Before sending a request, please note:
In most cases I cannot charge a fee to comply with a request regarding your personal information, however there are certain circumstances where a “reasonable fee” can be charged, if the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Regarding “Right to Access”, I am able to charge a “reasonable fee” if you request further copies of your personal information following a request.
Upon making a request regarding your personal information, if there are any doubts as to your identity I can ask for more information to verify your identity. If you have authorised a third party to submit a request on your behalf, I will require proof they have your permission. This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.
I can refuse to comply with a request if it is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
How to contact
Use the contact form linked below to contact me:
About cookies
Cookies are simple text files placed on your computer / device. In general, they allow different website functions to work such as, user preferences and shopping carts, and they can provide anonymised tracking data.
When you visit my website, I may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
How do I use cookies?
When you use my website, cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Tracking data with Google Analytics, to understand my website traffic. The information collected consists of, the website pages you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address.
How to manage cookies
Depending on the website, cookies can make your browsing experience better by allowing various website functions to work.
However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this website and on others. Most modern browsers have settings which allow you to manage the cookies on your computer / device. You should be able to either view and delete individual cookies or disable cookies all together.
I suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at www.aboutcookies.org which offers guidance for all modern browsers.
Links to other websites
This website may contain links to other websites. This privacy policy only applies to this website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time, so you can check this policy periodically. If any changes affect your personal information, you will be notified, otherwise I reserve the right to make any changes and updates to this privacy policy without giving notice.
This privacy policy was last reviewed or updated on: 15th November 2019