Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Insert Date]

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL].

1. Who We Are

[Insert Your Company Name]
Registered in [England and Wales / Northern Ireland]
Company Number: [Insert]
Registered Address: [Insert Address]
Contact Email: [Insert Email]
Data Protection Officer: [Insert Contact Info if applicable]

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, title, username, or similar identifiers.

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone setting, and operating system.

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website.

• Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

• Direct interactions: You provide data by filling in forms, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.

• Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we collect data using cookies and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).

• Third-party sources: Such as payment processors or advertising networks.

4. How We Use Your Data

We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use it to:

• Provide and manage our services.

• Personalise your website experience.

• Send marketing communications (only if you’ve consented).

• Improve website functionality through analytics.

• Comply with legal obligations.

Legal bases for processing your data may include: consent, contract necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interests.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

See our [Cookie Policy] for more detailed information.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

• Service providers (e.g. hosting, email platforms).

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required.

• Third parties in the event of a business sale or restructure.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, including legal or reporting requirements.

9. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data.

• Correct inaccuracies.

• Request erasure (‘right to be forgotten’).

• Object to or restrict processing.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
  https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Email]