Privacy policy.

At jvh.digital, operated by Jamie van Hankins ("I," "me," or "my"), your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, process, and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with my website, jvh.digital (the "Site"), and engage with my services (Squarespace web design, Eventbrite event marketing, digital and print design).

I am committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am
   jvh.digital is a digital design and web services business owned and operated by Jamie Van Hankins. You can contact me via the contact form on this website or directly at jvh.digital@icloud.com.
   

2. What Personal Data I Collect and Why
   I only collect personal data that is necessary for the purposes outlined below.

   1. Contact Form Data:

      1. What I collect: Your name, email address, phone number (optional), and any message you provide.

      2. Why I collect it: To respond to your inquiries, provide quotes for my services, and communicate with you about potential projects.

      3. Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (responding to your query) and/or performing a contract with you (if it leads to a service agreement)

   2. Newsletter Subscription Data (if applicable):

      1. What I collect: Your name (optional) and email address.

      2. Why I collect it: To send you updates, news, marketing materials, and special offers related to jvh.digital services.

      3. Legal Basis: Your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.

   3. Website Usage Data (Analytics & Cookies):

      1. What I collect: Information about how you use my Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This data is collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics and potentially Google Analytics (if integrated).

      2. Why I collect it: To understand how visitors interact with my Site, improve website functionality, analyze trends, and enhance the user experience. This data is generally anonymized or aggregated.

      3. Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (to improve my services and website).

      4. Cookies: My Site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to enhance your Browse experience, remember your preferences, and track website usage. You'll see a cookie consent banner when you first visit the site, allowing you to manage your preferences. For more details, see the "Cookie Policy" section below.

   4. Client Data (for contracted services):

      1. What I collect: Beyond initial contact details, this may include project-specific information such as business details, content for your website (text, images, branding assets), access credentials for third-party platforms (e.g., Squarespace site access, Eventbrite access – handled securely), and payment information.

      2. Why I collect it: To fulfill the terms of our service agreement, deliver the services you've contracted for, process payments, and communicate effectively about your project.

      3. Legal Basis: Performance of a contract.
         

3. How I Store and Protect Your Data
   I am committed to ensuring your data is secure.

   1. Security Measures: I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using secure platforms (like Squarespace), password protection, and data encryption where appropriate.

   2. Data Retention: I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
      

4. Sharing Your Personal Data
   I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. I may share your data with:

   1. Service Providers: Trusted third-party service providers who assist me in operating my website, conducting my business, or providing services to you (e.g., Squarespace for website hosting and analytics, email marketing platforms, payment processors like Stripe or PayPal). These providers are only given access to the personal data necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.

   2. Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect my rights or the rights of others.
      

5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
   As a data subject, you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

   1. Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.

   2. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data I hold about you.

   3. Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

   4. Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that I limit the way I use your personal data.

   5. Right to Data Portability: You can request that I transfer your personal data to another organization.

   6. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, particularly for direct marketing.

   7. Right to Withdraw Consent: If I am processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
      
      To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at jvh.digital@icloud.com. I will respond to your request within one month.
      

6. Cookie Policy
   This Site uses cookies to improve your Browse experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.

   1. Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences, ensuring security).

   2. Analytics/Performance Cookies: These help me understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., which pages are most popular).

   3. Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences) to provide enhanced features.

   4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies: (If applicable) These may be used to deliver more relevant advertisements to you based on your interests.
      
      You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit or through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
      

7. Links to Other Websites
   My Site may contain links to other websites not operated by me. Please be aware that I have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
   

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. I encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.