Privacy Policy

Introduction

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy outlines how Sam Wall collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit this website. The terms “we,” “us,” and “our” represent Sam Wall, emphasizing our commitment to safeguarding your privacy. Information identifying you will be used solely in accordance with this policy. As defined under the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2018, Sam Wall acts as the Data Controller. Contact details are available in the “Our Details” section below. Updates to this policy occur periodically, so please check regularly to stay informed about changes.

Collection and Processing of Data

(i) Personal Data We collect personal data, such as your name, email address, and phone number, through website forms to respond to inquiries.
(ii) IP Addresses An IP address uniquely identifies a computer accessing the internet. Under the EU GDPR, it qualifies as personal data. When you visit our website, we log your IP address to prevent fraud, block unauthorized access, and ensure system security.
(iii) Non-Personal Data Google Analytics (GA) tracks visitor interactions and collects data like location, device, browser, and operating system. However, this information does not personally identify you. While IP addresses are logged, Google prevents us from accessing them. GA uses cookies, which you can disable in your browser settings.

Lawful Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data to respond to inquiries or provide marketing communications based on your consent. For processing IP addresses, the lawful basis is legitimate interest as defined under the EU GDPR.

How Your Data is Kept Secure

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encrypting secure websites (https). When you submit data through forms, we email it using Opportunistic TLS encryption, which cannot fully guarantee security. Keep in mind that no system is entirely secure.

Retention of Personal Data

Personal data is retained as long as necessary for relevant activities or contracts.

Your Rights

Under the EU GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access to data we hold about you
Rectification of incorrect data
Erasure of personal data
Restriction of data processing
Objection to data processing
Data portability
The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, email sam@samwall.com or call +44(0)7473 299993.

Withdrawing Consent

If you wish to withdraw your consent, email sam@samwall.com or call +44(0)7473 299993.

Third Parties

We will not share your personal data with third parties unless required by law or given your permission. We may send promotional information about third parties with your consent.

We use Google to process visitor data. Their privacy policy can be accessed via their website.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small files that your computer stores to enhance your browsing experience. They let us analyze web traffic and adjust the website to fit your needs. Cookies cannot access your computer or personal information without your permission. You control cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Choosing to decline them may limit certain functionalities.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the privacy or security of those websites. Please review their privacy policies.

Making a Complaint

If you wish to make a complaint, contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Our Details

This website is owned and operated by Sam Wall.