Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use my website at jacobbradley.co.uk ("the Site").

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who I Am

I am Jacob Bradley, operating as a sole trader under the name Jacob Bradley Web Development, based in Darlington, England, United Kingdom.

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of personal information:

• Your name, email address, and any message you send through a contact form or email
• Business or website details relevant to working together
• Payment details (only if you pay via PayPal - I do not store any bank or card information myself)
• Technical data such as browser type and pages visited, as Google Analytics are used on the site

3. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide web development and related services
• Issue invoices and manage payments
• Improve my website through anonymous analytics (if enabled)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — when you fill out a form or contact me voluntarily
• Contract — when we agree to work together
• Legal obligation — for record keeping, accounting, or tax requirements
• Legitimate interests — to improve my website and business processes

5. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell or rent your data to anyone.

I may share your information with trusted third-party services such as PayPal (for payments) or domain registrars if needed to provide the service you’ve requested. These providers have their own privacy policies.

6. How I Store and Protect Your Data

I store emails and project files securely using industry-standard practices. I do not store unnecessary personal information, and I only keep records for as long as necessary for legal or operational reasons.

I do not store card or bank details — these are handled by third-party services like PayPal or your bank.

7. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics. Analytics do not store personal information but help me understand how visitors use the site.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you
• Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data, where applicable
• Object to or restrict how I process your data
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. How to Contact Me

If you have any questions about this policy or want to make a data request, you can contact me directly using the contact form or email address provided on my website.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.