Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Local Website Design ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

This policy applies to the website:

https://localwebsitedesign.services

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website or contact us.

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Any other information you choose to provide

We may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide information about our services
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain website security
• Communicate with clients or potential clients

We only use personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal information:

Legitimate interests

Processing enquiries, operating our website, and improving services.

Consent

Where required, such as when cookies are used for analytics or tracking.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services requested by a client.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure the website functions properly
• understand how visitors use the site
• improve performance and usability

You can learn more about how cookies are used by visiting our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate our website and analyse usage, including:

• website hosting providers
• analytics services
• email services
• form processing tools

These providers may process data on our behalf in order to provide their services.

6. Data Retention

We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.

For example:

• enquiry information may be retained for administrative purposes
• client information may be retained for legal, accounting, or business records

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where possible.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

• request access to the personal data we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
• object to or restrict certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

Local Website Design
https://localwebsitedesign.services