Website Privacy Statement (English – UK) #
Last Updated: 21 January 2025
Thank you for visiting our website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Introduction #
1.1 Purpose of this Policy #
This Privacy Statement aims to provide you with clear information about how we handle your personal data when you use our website. It also describes your data protection rights and how to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
1.2 Scope #
This Statement applies to our website and any related services or interactions. It does not apply to any other websites, products, or services that we do not own or control, even if they are linked to or mentioned on our website.
2. Data We Collect #
2.1 Information Provided by You #
- Contact details: If you use our contact form or send us an email, we may collect your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to include in your message.
- Feedback or enquiries: Any personal data you voluntarily provide when leaving feedback or making enquiries.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically #
- Usage data: We may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages you viewed on our site, and the dates/times of your visits.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device to help us analyse site usage and remember your preferences.
3. Use of Google Fonts #
3.1 What is Google Fonts? #
We use Google Fonts, a service provided by Google LLC (hereafter “Google”), to ensure consistent and attractive fonts on our website. When you access a page on our site, your browser loads the required fonts from Google’s servers, which may involve transmitting your IP address and certain technical data.
3.2 Why We Use Google Fonts #
- Enhancing user experience: Access to Google Fonts ensures our site’s text renders in a visually consistent and efficient manner.
- Performance: Using an external font service often improves loading speeds and reduces server load.
3.3 Data Processing by Google #
Google may process your data (e.g., IP address) to provide the fonts and for security or operational purposes. For further information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
4. Use of Google reCAPTCHA #
4.1 What is Google reCAPTCHA? #
We use Google reCAPTCHA (a service provided by Google) to protect our website against automated spam or abuse by verifying that actions on our site are performed by humans.
4.2 How It Works #
When you interact with forms or certain features on our site, reCAPTCHA may analyse user behaviour (e.g., mouse movements or IP address) to distinguish legitimate users from automated programs. This helps secure our forms and reduce spam.
4.3 Data Processing #
Google reCAPTCHA may process or store information such as IP addresses, session times, and user input. This data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy. For more details, please see Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Use of Cloudflare #
5.1 What is Cloudflare? #
We use Cloudflare (a service provided by Cloudflare, Inc.) for website security and performance optimisation. Cloudflare acts as a content delivery network (CDN), helping to filter malicious traffic and speed up the delivery of our web content.
5.2 How It Works #
When you access our website, your requests are routed through Cloudflare’s global network. Cloudflare may log certain technical data, such as your IP address, HTTP request headers, and system configuration information, to detect malicious activity and improve site performance.
5.3 Data Processing #
Any personal data processed by Cloudflare is subject to Cloudflare’s internal policies and procedures. For more information, please review Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
6. Why We Collect and Use Your Data #
- To operate and maintain our website
- To improve user experience
- To secure our website and protect it from spam, abuse, and malicious attacks
- To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
7. Data Sharing and Transfers #
7.1 Third-Party Service Providers #
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers (including Google and Cloudflare) who assist us in operating our website. They are contractually obligated to only process your data under our instructions and in compliance with applicable laws.
7.2 International Transfers #
Where third-party service providers are located in countries outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.