Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how davidmeadows.co.uk (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Website: davidmeadows.co.uk
Data Controller: David Meadows
Contact email: dm@davidmeadows.co.uk
The data controller is responsible for deciding how and why personal data is processed.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact information such as your name, email address or phone number when you submit an enquiry or contact form
Technical data including IP address, browser type, operating system and device information
Usage data relating to how you use and navigate the website
Communications data including emails or messages you send to us
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data (such as health information, political opinions or religious beliefs).
How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
Forms completed on the website
Direct contact via email
Cookies and similar technologies
Analytics tools used to monitor website usage
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and communications
Provide information or services you request
Operate, maintain and improve the website
Monitor and analyse website performance
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Your data will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected, unless there is a lawful reason to use it otherwise.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data using the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you have given clear permission
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the website and respond to enquiries
Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Website hosting and technical service providers
Website analytics providers
Professional advisers or legal authorities, where required by law
All third parties are required to handle personal data in line with applicable data protection legislation.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to analyse how visitors use the site. Further information about the cookies used and how to manage your preferences can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure of your personal data
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the lawful basis
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
More information is available at: ico.org.uk
Third-Party Links
This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how personal data is processed. Any updates will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us:
Email: dm@davidmeadows.co.uk
Website: davidmeadows.co.uk