Privacy Policy for builtwebsites.co.uk

Effective Date: 01.01.2025
Last Updated: 05.01.2025

Welcome to builtwebsites.co.uk. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our services.

1. Who We Are

Built Websites provides professional website design and development services tailored to businesses and individuals. For the purposes of data protection laws, we are the “data controller” of your personal information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [Insert Email Address]
• Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
• Address: [Insert Business Address]

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details.
• Project Details: Information you share about your website needs, preferences, and goals.
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party providers).

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on our site, and navigation patterns (collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you and respond to inquiries.
• To provide and manage our website design services.
• To process payments and send invoices.
• To improve our website, products, and services.
• For marketing purposes (with your explicit consent).
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contract with you (e.g., providing website design services).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and communicate effectively.
• Consent: For optional marketing communications.
• Legal Compliance: To meet our legal obligations.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payments, hosting, analytics, or marketing.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: If our business merges, is acquired, or undergoes a reorganization.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies may include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior.
• Marketing Cookies: For personalized advertisements (if applicable).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

When your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify: Correct inaccuracies in your information.
• Erase: Request the deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing or other consent-based processing.
• Complain: Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

9. Data Security

We implement robust measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure hosting and encryption protocols.
• Access controls and monitoring.
• Regular security assessments.

While we strive to ensure your data’s safety, no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to remove it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated date.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

• Email: info@builtwebsites.co.uk
• Phone: 07583891316
• Address: