Privacy and Cookie Policy

Valuing your privacy

I’ll never use your personal information for any reason other than why you gave it, and I’ll never give anyone access to it unless you have given me your permission, or I’m forced to by law.

How I collect information

I ask for contact information including your name and email address, on my website so that I can reply to your enquiry.

I may ask for further contact information if you hire me so that we can do business.

What information I hold

When you contact me by email or through this website, I collect your name, email address, phone number, and the company you work for, if you’ve chosen to provide that information.

If you do business with me, I also collect your business name and postal address, and keep records of the invoices and the payments you make.

Where I store your information

When you contact me by email or through this website, I store your information in my email. If you become a client, your information is also stored in my accounts software and project management software. These systems are also commitment to your privacy and security.

Disclosures of your personal data

I may have to share your personal data with the parties set out below:

• Professional advisers including lawyers, bankers, auditors and insurers.
• Government bodies that require me to report processing activities.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The information below explains the cookies we use and why.

How I Use Cookies

Cookies are used on this site to track your use of this website. This enables me to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards to how you are using this website. This helps me to develop and improve the website.

Third Party Cookies

In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.

• This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.
• From time to time I test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.
• I may also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work the social media sites will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Manage Your Preferences

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

More Information

If you have any questions regarding my Privacy Policy or Cookies on this website, please email info@beachhutwebdesign.co.uk.

Terry Powell (Freelancer) – Trading as Beach Hut Web Design