This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, www.chadpunchard.co.uk.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact Form Submissions:
If you contact us through the form on our website, we collect your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry. - Usage Data (via Google Analytics):
We use Google Analytics to track anonymized data about how visitors use our website. This may include pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, general location (city/country), and other usage metrics. This data does not identify you personally. - Embedded Content (Instagram):
Our site includes an embedded Instagram feed. Viewing this feed may allow Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.) to collect data through cookies or other tracking technologies. This data collection is governed by Instagram’s own privacy policy.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Respond to your messages or enquiries
- Improve our website performance and content
- Monitor traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics
- Display Instagram content as part of our portfolio
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
We use cookies to support:
- Website functionality
- Performance tracking (Google Analytics)
- Embedded third-party content (Instagram)
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described here. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you submit your details via our contact form.
- Legitimate interest: For site performance tracking and improvement using anonymized analytics.
- Contractual necessity: When communicating about a potential or ongoing project.
Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Comply with legal or contractual obligations
Typically, contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months unless related to an ongoing project.
Your Rights (UK/EU Residents)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@chadpunchard.co.uk
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as Instagram. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Chad Punchard
Email: info@chadpunchard.co.uk
Website: www.chadpunchard.co.uk