PRIVACY POLICY

1. Overview

This website is operated by Dan Gissane (“I”, “me”, “my”).

I take your privacy seriously and only collect the minimum amount of personal information needed to run this website, deliver my services, and communicate with you.

This policy explains:

• what data I collect
• why I collect it
• how it’s used
• how it’s stored
• your rights under UK GDPR

If you have any questions, email: hello@dangissane.co.uk

2. Data I Collect

2.1 Information you provide directly

This includes:

• Contact form submissions
• Enquiry emails
• Newsletter sign-ups
• Project or proposal requests

Typical data collected: Name, email address, phone number, company name, project details.

2.2 Automated data (website analytics)

I use privacy-friendly analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, server logs) to monitor website performance. These may collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time on site
• Referring channels

Analytics data is non-identifiable and used only to understand site performance.

2.3 Cookies

Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Optional cookies (analytics, embedded content, etc.) will only run with your consent. See the Cookie Policy for full details.

3. How I Use Your Data

I use your information to:

• respond to enquiries
• prepare proposals or project details
• manage client communication
• send newsletters (if you opt-in)
• improve website performance
• comply with legal requirements

I never sell your data or share it with third-party marketers.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interest – responding to enquiries, improving the website
• Contract – delivering agreed projects and services
• Consent – newsletter sign-ups and optional cookies
• Legal Obligation – maintaining accounting or tax records

5. How Long Data Is Kept

• Enquiry emails: up to 12 months
• Client project data: up to 6 years (for tax/legal compliance)
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data: anonymised and aggregated

You can request deletion at any time.

6. How Your Data Is Stored

Data may be stored in:

• Email inbox (Gmail or similar)
• CRM / project management tools (if used)
• Website server logs
• Newsletter system (e.g., Sender, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite etc.)

All systems used are reputable, GDPR-compliant providers with secure access controls.

7. Sharing Your Data

Your data is only shared with:

• trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
• subcontractors involved in your project (only if necessary, and always with confidentiality obligations)

I do not share personal data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@dangissane.co.uk.

If you're unhappy with how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – ico.org.uk

9. External Links

This site may link to third-party websites. I’m not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.