1. Introduction
<Insert Here> is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use my website's contact form. It also outlines your rights in relation to your personal data, as required by UK and EU data protection laws. By using the contact form on my website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information I Collect
When you fill out my contact form, I collect the following personal data:
Name: To address you properly.
Email Address: To respond to your inquiry.
Phone Number(s): To contact you more efficiently if needed.
3. Purpose of Data Collection
3a. I will only use your personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries submitted through the contact form.
To provide you with the information, products, or services you request.
To maintain records of communication.
To improve my website and customer services based on your feedback.
3b. I will not use your data for marketing purposes unless you have provided explicit consent for such use.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, I must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The legal bases I rely on for processing your data through the contact form are:
Legitimate Interest: To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you.
Consent: When you explicitly agree to provide us with personal data (e.g., if you opt-in to receive marketing information).
5. How I Share Your Data
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, I may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating my website or delivering services to you (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers). All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with UK and EU data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes I collected it for, including to respond to your inquiry or as required by legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data I hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data I hold about you.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that I delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that I suspend the processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on my legitimate interests.
Right to Automated Decision-Making: The right to not be subject to automated decision-making (including profiling) that significantly affects them, unless certain conditions are met.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., Data Protection Commission) if they believe their rights under GDPR have been infringed.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form below.
8. International Transfers
If I transfer your personal data outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that your data is protected by appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Data Security
I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. All personal data captured by <Insert Here> is stored by ISO/IEC 27001 compliant systems. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting information over the internet is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on my privacy practices.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal data, please contact us either via the contact form below or via the below address:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us either via the contact form below or via the below address:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 29/10/2024.
This policy is designed to ensure compliance with the GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant privacy regulations.