Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Bradley Jon Leivars (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained through the website https://www.leivars.uk (“Website”).

I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that all personal data is handled in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this Website or submitting information through the contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

The Data Controller responsible for this Website is:
Bradley Jon Leivars
Contact: via the contact form at https://www.leivars.uk

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
‍When you submit a message via the Website’s contact form, the following personal data may be collected:

- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Message content

This information is transmitted securely through Webflow’s form handling system and delivered directly to my Gmail inbox.

It is not stored in any website database.

‍b) Automatically Collected Information
‍The Website uses Google Analytics to gather anonymised information about visitor behaviour, including:

- Browser type and device information
- Approximate geographic location
- Pages visited and duration of visit

All IP addresses are anonymised before processing. No personally identifiable data is collected or stored through analytics.

‍c) Cookies
‍Only essential cookies required for the basic operation of the Website are used.
No marketing, advertising, or tracking cookies are set, and therefore a cookie banner is not required under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Under Article 6(1) of the UK GDPR, personal data collected through this Website is processed under the following lawful bases:

- Consent: You voluntarily provide your information when submitting the contact form.
- Legitimate Interests: To enable me to respond to genuine enquiries and maintain communication relevant to portfolio or professional discussions.

No personal data is used for marketing or shared with third parties for commercial gain.

a) Use of Personal Data
‍Personal data submitted via the contact form is used solely for the purpose of:

- Responding to your enquiry or request;
- Maintaining relevant correspondence directly related to your communication.

It is not used for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.

‍b) Retention of Data
‍Messages received via the contact form are retained indefinitely within my Gmail inbox unless deleted. Emails in the Trash or Spam folders are automatically and permanently deleted after 30 days by Gmail. Data will only be erased earlier if required under applicable UK data protection law.

‍c) Data Sharing
‍I do not sell, trade, rent, or disclose personal information to any third party. Your data is processed and stored securely within Gmail, provided by Google LLC, which operates under the UK–US Data Bridge and EU–US Data Privacy Framework, ensuring adequate protection for international data transfers.

a) Security Measures
‍Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to safeguard your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure transmission protocols (HTTPS), encrypted email systems, and limited access to personal data.

However, while every effort is made to protect your information, no online data transmission can be guaranteed to be fully secure. Submitting personal data via the Internet is done at your own risk.

‍b) Your Data Rights
‍Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

- Request access to your personal data;
- Request correction of inaccurate data;
- Request deletion of your data where legally required;
- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.

Requests relating to your data should be made via the contact form on this Website.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, data practices, or the operation of the Website. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. You are encouraged to review this page regularly to remain informed about how your personal information is protected. Continued use of the Website following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.