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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use www.stevepailthorpe.com, (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with data protection law in the United Kingdom, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

1. About Us

The Website is operated by Spark Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England, Number XXXXXX (“we”, “us”, “our”). For any enquiries, please contact:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: BTS House, 69-73 Manor Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0DD, United Kingdom

We are the “data controller” of personal data collected through this Website.

 

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data: name, job title, company name.
  • Contact Data: email address, telephone number, postal address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and information about your use of the Website.
  • Marketing & Communications Data: your preferences for receiving marketing communications.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Directly from you (e.g. when you submit a contact form, subscribe to updates, or request resources).
  • Automatically via cookies and similar technologies when you use the Website, subject to your consent which is received when you accept our Cookie Policy.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide information you request.
  • To send you updates, resources, or marketing communications where you have consented.
  • To improve the Website, monitor usage, and ensure its security.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) for marketing communications.
  • Performance of a contract or taking steps at your request before entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b)).
  • Our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)), such as improving services and ensuring Website security.
  • Compliance with legal obligations (Article 6(1)(c)).

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email distribution and marketing technology).
  • Professional advisers (e.g. legal, compliance).
  • Authorities where required by law.

 

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the UK if our service providers operate internationally. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place (such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses).

 

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy, or as required by law.

 

9. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your data.
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restrict or object to processing.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time.
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

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10. Cookies

This Website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse Website usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

10.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyse how the Website is used.

 

10.2 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – essential for the operation of the Website (e.g. security, load balancing, navigation).
  • Performance Cookies – collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Website, helping us improve functionality.
  • Functionality Cookies – remember your preferences and choices to personalise your experience.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies – may be used to deliver relevant advertising or measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

 

10.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties (e.g. Google Analytics, social media platforms) to provide analytics or enable sharing features. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for their policies.

 

10.4 Managing Cookies

When you first visit the Website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through settings — including blocking, restricting, or deleting them.

 

10.5 More Information

To learn more about cookies, including how to manage or delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

 

11. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

 

12. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact, the Data Controller using the below contact information:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: BTS House, 69-73 Manor Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0DD, United Kingdom