AMA Websites Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15/09/24

At AMA Websites, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal data when you visit our website or use our services. It complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable UK privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

AMA Websites is a freelance web design and SEO consultancy based in Leeds, UK. Our services include web design, SEO, digital marketing, and related services. For the purposes of this policy, AMA Websites is the “Data Controller” of your personal information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

AMA Websites
Freelance Web Designer & SEO Consultant
Leeds, UK
Email: abi@amawebsites.co.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when contacting us or filling out forms on our website.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access our site.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services, such as page views, duration on the site, and interaction with forms or buttons.
Marketing Preferences: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

We do not collect or process any sensitive personal data, such as health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through the following methods:

Direct interactions: When you fill out forms, send us an email, or communicate with us via phone or in person.
Automated technologies: As you interact with our website, we may collect technical data automatically through the use of cookies, server logs, and other similar technologies. See our [Cookie Policy](previous message) for more information.
Third parties: We may receive data from third parties such as Google Analytics or social media platforms when you engage with us through those channels.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To respond to your inquiries, provide you with information about our services, and carry out our contractual obligations to you.
Website Performance: To monitor and improve the performance of our website, ensuring an optimal user experience.
Marketing and Communication: To send you relevant updates, newsletters, or offers about our services, if you have opted to receive such communications.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping, tax requirements, or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

We will only process your personal data when there is a lawful basis for doing so, including your consent, performance of a contract, or compliance with a legal obligation.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

Service providers: Third-party vendors who provide IT support, hosting, and other technical services necessary for the operation of our website and services.
Professional advisers: Such as accountants, lawyers, and other consultants who help us meet legal, accounting, or compliance obligations.
Authorities: In the event of a legal requirement, we may disclose your data to regulatory or law enforcement authorities.

All third parties we work with are required to respect the confidentiality and security of your data and to process it only for specified purposes in line with this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or accounting requirements. Typically, we retain data for a period of six (6) years to comply with UK tax law.

When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right to access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
Right to rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful reason for us to continue processing it.
Right to restrict processing: Request that we suspend the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability: Request the transfer of your data to another data controller in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: Object to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing purposes.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at abi@amawebsites.co.uk. We will respond to all requests within one month.

8. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard the information we collect.

However, while we strive to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” noted at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at: