Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY FOR thedotdotdot.co.uk

Effective Date: 10.07.2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to thedotdotdot.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website.

 

2. WHO WE ARE

Website: https://thedotdotdot.co.uk

Contact Email: theemail@thedotdotdot.co.uk

Data Controller: Steph Trickett

 

3. WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided via contact forms or email).
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and other analytical data (via cookies and tracking tools).
  • Marketing Preferences: Email opt-in or unsubscribe choices.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

 

4. HOW WE COLLECT DATA

  • Directly from you: When you fill out forms, contact us, or subscribe to updates.
  • Automatically: Through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.

 

5. WHY WE USE YOUR DATA

We process your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the website
  • Respond to inquiries or messages
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Send marketing or promotional emails (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

6. LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: For sending marketing emails or placing optional cookies
  • Contract: When responding to your requests
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and protect our site

 

7. WHO WE SHARE THE DATA WITH

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Like website hosts, email services (e.g., Mailchimp), or analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law

 

8. DATA RETENTION

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. When no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

 

9. YOUR RIGHTS (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: theemail@thedotdotdot.co.uk

 

10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

If we use third-party services that store data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place.

 

11. SECURITY MEASURES

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

 

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

 

13. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: theemail@thedotdotdot.co.uk

🌐 Website: thedotdotdot.co.uk