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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6 July 2026

 

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Business Name] ("I", "me", "my", or "the business") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit this website or use my freelance SEO and Digital PR services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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Depending on how you interact with the website, I may collect:

  • Name

  • Business name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Website URL

  • Information included in enquiry forms or emails

  • Project requirements

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When you visit the website, I may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General location (country or region)

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This information is collected using Google analytics tools and cookies.

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How I Use Your Information

I use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide quotations

  • Deliver SEO and Digital PR services

  • Communicate throughout projects

  • Send invoices and maintain business records

  • Improve the website and services

  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

I do not sell your personal information. 

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Under UK GDPR, I process personal data using one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Compliance with legal obligations

 
Cookies

This website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Remember preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If required, a cookie consent banner will be displayed when you first visit the website.

 
Analytics

I may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use the website. These services collect anonymous or pseudonymised information such as page visits, session duration, and device type.

Analytics data helps improve the website and user experience.

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Marketing Communications

If you choose to subscribe to updates or newsletters, I will only send marketing communications where you have given your consent or where otherwise permitted by law.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails or by contacting me directly.

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Sharing Your Information

Your personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email providers

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Accounting software

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to keep it secure.

I may also disclose information where required by law.

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Data Retention

I only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

  • Client records: up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes

  • Enquiries that do not become clients: up to 12 months

  • Website analytics: according to the settings of the analytics provider

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Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information where appropriate

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request transfer of your data where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

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Complaints

If you believe your personal information has not been handled correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

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Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.

The latest version will always be available on this website, together with the date it was last updated.

 

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