Privacy Policy
Ashton Coates values your privacy and is dedicated to safeguarding your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy outlines how data is collected, utilised, and shared, along with your options regarding your personal information when you visit my website or utilize my services.
1. Important Information
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through my website [www.ashtoncoates.co.uk] (the “Website”) or in connection with services you engage with me, which include freelance development and related services. Ashton Coates is the sole data controller responsible for your personal data. For any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach me at [[email protected]].
2. Information I Collect
I may collect personal information you provide directly, such as when you visit my Website, subscribe to newsletters, fill out contact forms, or engage my services. I also collect data automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
2.1 Personal Data You Provide Directly
You may provide the following personal data:
– Contact information: Your name, email address, phone number, and business address.
– Business details: Company name, job title, business size, and industry sector information.
– Service information: Data related to your requests for my services, like project briefs and preferred strategies.
– Billing information: Any payment details for settling invoices for services rendered.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
Upon visiting my Website, I may automatically collect:
– Device Information: Details like IP address, browser type, and operating system.
– Usage Data: Information on your use of my Website, such as pages visited and links clicked.
3. How I Use Your Data
Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Provision
To deliver the requested services, including but not limited to:
– Freelance development work and project management.
– Communications regarding updates or inquiries.
3.2 Marketing and Promotional Communications
With your consent, I may send newsletters or marketing emails about services, special offers, and updates. You can opt-out at any time.
3.3 Website Improvement and User Experience (UX)
To monitor and enhance website performance, address technical issues, and improve user experience.
3.4 Legal Compliance
I may process your data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests.
3.5 Cookies & Data Analytics
Cookies and similar tracking technologies are used to collect information and provide insights into users and the performance of marketing campaigns.
4. How I Share Your Information
I do not sell or rent your data to third parties. I may share your information with the following:
– Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with the operation of my website and services.
– Compliance with Laws: If required by law or legal processes.
– Business Transfers: During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, your data may be transferred.
– Consent: With your explicit consent for sharing information for other purposes.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
5.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that store data about website use and preferences to enhance browsing. They can be “session” or “persistent” cookies.
5.2 Why I Use Cookies
Cookies are used to:
– Personalize your experience.
– Analyze site traffic and patterns via platforms like Google Analytics.
– Improve site functionality.
5.3 Types of Cookies I Use
– Necessary Cookies: Essential for Website functioning.
– Analytics & Performance Cookies: Collect interaction data to enhance user experience.
– Targeting or Advertising Cookies: Gather online activity data for delivering relevant ads.
5.4 Managing Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies via browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect Website functionality.
6. Data Retention
I retain personal data only as long as necessary for outlined purposes or as required by law. Once no longer needed, data is securely erased or anonymized.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have rights under data protection laws, including:
– Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
– Right of Rectification: Request corrections to inaccuracies.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where applicable.
– Right to Restriction of Processing: Request a halt to data processing.
– Right to Data Portability: Request electronic data copies for transfers.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights or for concerns about your information handling, contact me at [[email protected]].
8. Third-Party Links
My Website may link to third-party sites. I am not responsible for their practices or content. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. Security Measures
I implement reasonable measures to protect data from unauthorized access or loss. However, no method of data transmission or storage can guarantee total security.
10. Children’s Privacy
My services are not meant for children under 16. I do not knowingly collect data from children. If inadvertently collected, I will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect once posted on the Website. Periodically review this Policy to stay informed.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, contact me at [[email protected]].
By using my Website or services, you agree to this Privacy and Cookie Policy. Thank you for trusting Ashton Coates with your data!