Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This website is a personal technical portfolio and provides information about professional experience, skills, and projects. It is not used for the sale of services or commercial tracking.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how personal data and cookies are handled when you visit this website or submit information via the contact form.

Data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please use the contact details above.

3. Information We Collect

Personal Data

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Any information submitted via the contact form

Technical Data

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Basic server logs

4. How Information Is Collected

• Directly from contact form submissions
• Automatically via standard server logs
• Through Cloudflare security services (where applicable)

5. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
• To maintain basic communication records
• To ensure website security and stability

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Legitimate Interest

We process personal data under legitimate interest to respond to enquiries and maintain website security.

7. Data Sharing

• We do not sell or rent personal data
• We do not share data for marketing purposes
• Data is only shared where required by law

8. Cookies

This website does not use cookies for advertising, tracking, analytics, or personalisation.

Only strictly necessary cookies may be used to ensure security and proper website operation.

9. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Cloudflare)

This website is protected by Cloudflare, which may automatically set security cookies.

Cloudflare Security Cookie

• cf_clearance – Used to verify that a visitor has passed a security check and to protect the website from automated abuse.

This cookie is strictly necessary for security purposes and cannot be disabled. It does not store personal data or track users across websites.

10. Third-Party Services

Cloudflare may process limited technical data for security and performance purposes. No third-party advertising or analytics cookies are used.

11. Data Security

• HTTPS encryption in transit
• Restricted access to stored data
• Secure server configuration
• Regular maintenance and updates

12. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries and maintain reasonable communication records.

13. Your Rights

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

14. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

15. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, please contact us first.

16. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

17. Contact