Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

Protecting your personal data is very important to me. I process your data exclusively in accordance with legal requirements, particularly the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Below, I explain transparently which data I collect and how I use it.

1. Data Controller

Owner: James Stewart
Address: 7 Darell Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 7AY, United Kingdom
Email: james_stewart90@hotmail.co.uk

2. Data Protection Officer

I am not legally required to appoint a Data Protection Officer. For any questions about data protection, you may contact me directly.

3. Processing of Personal Data

3.1 Technical Logging (Server Logs)

Description: When you visit my website, certain data is automatically collected to detect technical errors, improve the website, and protect it against attacks.

Data Collected:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and language settings
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Internet service provider
  • Date and time of access

Purpose: Website operation and security, error analysis
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under UK GDPR, Article 6(1)(f)
Retention Period: 7 days
Data Sharing: No sharing with third parties, and no transfer outside the UK/EU

3.2 Contact Form or Email Inquiries

Description: If you contact me, I process your data to respond to your inquiry.

Data Collected:

  • Name
  • Contact details (email, phone, address)
  • Content of your inquiry

Purpose: To respond to your inquiry
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under UK GDPR, Article 6(1)(f)
Retention Period: 6 months from the last contact unless another legal basis applies
Data Sharing: No sharing with third parties, and no transfer outside the UK/EU

3.3 Cookies and Anonymous Web Analytics

Description: I only use essential cookies required for the operation of the website (e.g., session cookies). Additionally, I use anonymous web analytics to understand website usage and improve content. No personal data is shared with third parties.

Data Collected (anonymised):

  • Visited pages and content
  • Date and time of visit
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Truncated IP address
  • Approximate location (country/region)

Purpose: Website optimisation and statistical analysis
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests under UK GDPR, Article 6(1)(f)
Retention Period: Only as long as necessary for analysis

Your Choice: Since no personal data is processed and no non-essential cookies are set, a cookie banner is not required. You may disable cookies in your browser at any time; this only affects essential cookies.

4. SSL/TLS Encryption

My website uses SSL/TLS encryption, indicated by “https://” and the padlock icon in your browser, to protect your data during transmission.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data (UK GDPR, Article 15)
  • Rectify inaccuracies (Article 16)
  • Erase your data (Article 17)
  • Restrict processing (Article 18)
  • Data portability (Article 20)
  • Object to processing (Article 21)
  • Not be subject to automated decisions (Article 22)

For complaints, you can contact me directly or the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, UK
Email: casework@ico.org.uk
Web: https://ico.org.uk

Contact

Owner: James Stewart
Address: 7 Darell Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 7AY, United Kingdom
Email: james_stewart90@hotmail.co.uk