PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 10.012.25

What is this Privacy Policy for?

This privacy policy is for the website www.andrewmcnicol.co.uk and is served by Andrew McNicol. It governs the privacy of users who choose to use it and sets out how this website processes, stores and protects user data and information.

The Website

This website takes a proactive approach to user privacy and ensures the necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of its users throughout their visiting experience.

I may change this privacy policy from time to time by updating this page to reflect changes in the law and/or privacy practices. Please check this page for changes whenever you visit.

By submitting personal data to me, you agree to me using your data as outlined below.

Data Controller

Name: Andrew McNicol

Email: Andrew.mcnicol@icloud.com

Address: 5 Ravesndean, Thornhill Road Huddersfield, HD33DD

Information I Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact me through this website, I may collect:

Your name
Email address
Any other information you choose to share in your messageLog Data

Like many site operators, I collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit this site, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on pages

I may use third-party services such as Google Analytics that collect, monitor and analyse this data.

How I Use Your Data

I use your information for the following purposes:

Responding to your enquiries
Improving the operation and functionality of the website
For management and auditing purposes
Market research and developing statistics
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Legal Basis for Processing

I rely on the following legal bases to use your personal data:

1. 2. 3. Legitimate interests - To respond to enquiries, manage the website, and improve user experience

Consent - Where you have given clear consent for specific purposes

Legal obligation - Where required by UK law

Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Under UK law,

I must obtain your consent for non-essential cookies.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help me understand how visitors use the website. I will only use

these with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Sharing Your Data

I may share information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Governmental and regulatory bodies (HMRC, ICO, etc.) when legally required
Website hosting partners and other parties who assist in operating the website, provided they agree to keep information confidential
When required to comply with the law or protect rights, property or safety

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without advance notice.

Data Storage and Security

I may use third-party tools to store your personal data and keep your information safe, such as cloud storage or email platforms.

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored at a destination outside the UK. By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer. I will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

The security of your personal information is important to me. Your information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons with special access rights who are required to keep the information confidential.

Unfortunately, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While I strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

I process and store your personal data only for as long as required:

Personal data collected for enquiries will be retained until the purpose has been fulfilled
Personal data may be retained longer when required by legal obligation
Once the retention period expires, personal data will be deleted

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to be informed about the processing of your personal information
Right to access your personal information and obtain information about how I process it
Right to rectification if your information is inaccurate or incomplete
Right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing of your personal information
Right to data portability - move, copy or transfer your information
Right to object to processing, particularly for direct marketing
Rights regarding automated decision-making (this website does not use automated decision-making)

You can exercise these rights by contacting me using the details below. I will respond within one month.

Subject Access Requests

You can find out if I hold any personal information by making a 'subject access request'. If I hold information about you, I will:

Give you a description of it
Tell you why I am holding it
Tell you who it could be disclosed to
Let you have a copy of the information

These requests can be exercised free of charge and will be addressed as soon as possible, usually within 30 days.Right to Complain

If you believe your data protection rights have been breached, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk/

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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