Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Joe Stork Ltd, trading as Joe Stork Web Design ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use this website. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who I am
Joe Stork Ltd is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.
- Company: Joe Stork Ltd, trading as Joe Stork Web Design
- Registered in England and Wales under company number 13183862
- Registered office: 88 North Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5QS
- Email: info@joestork.co.uk
What data I collect
I collect only the information you give me or that is generated by your visit:
- Your name.
- Your contact details, including email address and telephone number.
- Any other information you include when you submit a contact form.
- Anonymised or aggregated website usage data (such as pages visited), collected through Google Analytics cookies, only if you accept them (see "Cookies" below).
How and why I use your data
I only use your personal information where the law allows me to. The table below sets out what I do and my lawful basis.
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Replying to your enquiries and, where relevant, providing my services | Legitimate interests (responding to people who contact me), or steps taken at your request before entering a contract |
| Keeping records of my dealings with you | Legitimate interests, and legal obligation (for example, accounting records) |
| Analysing website traffic to improve the site | Consent (via my cookie banner). You can change your choice at any time. |
How long I keep your data
I keep enquiry information after my last contact with you, unless you become a client, in which case I keep records for as long as needed to deliver my services and to meet legal and accounting requirements.
Who I share your data with
I do not sell or rent your personal information. I share it only with trusted service providers who process it on my behalf, such as website hosting and email providers, and Google (for Google Analytics, if you accept analytics cookies), and only where necessary. I may also disclose information where required by law. Where any provider is based outside the UK, I make sure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or an adequacy decision.
Security
I use suitable measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss or disclosure. No online transmission is completely secure, but I take reasonable steps to keep your data safe.
Cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites work and give site owners information about how the site is used.
- Essential cookies are needed for the site to function. These are always on.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) tell me which pages are visited and how people use the site, so I can improve it. Data may be transferred to the United States, where Google relies on the UK-US data bridge or other approved safeguards.
For more information, see how Google uses data from sites that use its services.
Links to other websites
My website may link to other websites. I do not control them and am not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read the privacy policy of any site you visit.
Children
This website is not aimed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Your rights
Under data protection law you have the right to:
- access the personal information I hold about you;
- have inaccurate or incomplete information corrected;
- have your information erased, in certain circumstances;
- restrict how I use your information, in certain circumstances;
- object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to direct marketing at any time;
- receive your information in a portable format, where processing is based on consent or contract;
- withdraw consent at any time, where I rely on it (this does not affect earlier processing).
To exercise any of these rights, email me at info@joestork.co.uk. I will respond within one month.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how I have handled your information, please contact me first so I can try to put things right.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date above updated. Please check back periodically.