Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how www.davidtjackson.com (“the website”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information.
This website is a simple, informational site and does not offer user registration, login areas, or membership features.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
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2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may receive information such as:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
b) Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, basic technical data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
This data is used for security, performance, and analytics purposes.
c) Cookies
This website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality.
For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.
If analytics or embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social media) are used, those services may set additional cookies.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Improve website performance and content
- Protect the website from malicious activity
- Analyse anonymous usage patterns (if analytics are enabled)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests – ensuring the website functions securely and efficiently
- Consent – if you accept optional cookies or provide information voluntarily
- Contract – when responding to enquiries you initiate
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5. Sharing Your Information
We may share data with:
- Hosting providers (for website operation and security)
- Analytics providers (if enabled)
- Email service providers (when you contact us)
We do not share your data with advertisers or third parties for marketing.
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6. Third‑Party Services
If the website uses embedded content or plugins (e.g., YouTube, Google Fonts, Jetpack, Google Analytics), those services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
You should review their policies if you interact with embedded content.
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7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Emails: kept only as long as needed to respond
- Server logs: typically retained for security and diagnostic purposes for a limited period
- Analytics data: retained according to the analytics provider’s policies
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8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
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9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
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10. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
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12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact: