Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Gareth Bloomfield ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy is effective from 1 January 2025 and will be reviewed and updated periodically. By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Via our Contact Form: Name, email address, inquiry type, and the contents of your message.
• Name and contact information, including email address and telephone number
• Demographic information such as postcode and preferences
• Information relevant to consultations, specific enquiries, and services
• Website usage data through cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To respond to enquiries and communication
• To send information about services that we think may be of interest to you
• To customise the website according to your interests
• To administer and protect our business and website
• To comply with legal obligations

We will obtain your explicit consent before using your personal information for any purposes not outlined in this policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for a specific purpose
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided that these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation

Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure.

However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. While we do our best to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our website; any transmission is at your own risk.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, please note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: