Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how dctrewartha.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our website at dctrewartha.com
We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
D. C. Trewartha
Email: dctrewartha@hotmail.com
We are the controller of the personal data processed through this website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, and any message you send.
- Email subscriptions (if applicable): name and email address.
b) Automatically collected data
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically by your browser, hosting provider, or third-party services, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website
This information helps us maintain site security and improve performance.
c) Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse site usage (e.g., Google Analytics—if you use it)
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
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3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you voluntarily submit information via forms.
- Legitimate interests – such as improving our website, preventing abuse, and maintaining security.
- Contract – if we need your information to provide a service you request.
- Legal obligation – where processing is required by law.
4. How We Use Your Data
We may use your information to:
- Respond to your messages or enquiries
- Provide and improve our website
- Analyse site traffic and performance
- Ensure security and prevent misuse of the website
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Sharing
We may share data with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:
- Website hosting provider (for site operation and security)
- Analytics services (if used)
- Email service providers (if you subscribe or send messages)
These providers only process data on our instructions and are bound by data protection obligations.
6. International Transfers
If any third-party services process data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as UK adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:
- Contact form enquiries: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: per the provider’s retention settings
- Server logs: up to 12 months, unless needed for security investigations
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any of your rights, contact us at dctrewartha@hotmail.com.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain external links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
D. C. Trewartha at dctrewartha@hotmail.com