At Hawksworth Web Consultants, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

1. Who We Are

Hawksworth Web Consultants – a UK-based digital marketing and web development agency.

Website: https://hawksworthwebconsultants.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

• Personal details – name, email, phone number, business information (submitted via forms, email, or phone).
• Technical data – IP address, browser type, device/OS, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Cookies & analytics – anonymous usage data to help us improve site performance and content.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotes.
• Deliver, manage, and support websites and marketing services.
• Send operational updates, invoices, and important service communications.
• Improve our website’s security, performance, and user experience.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We use secure hosting, SSL encryption, access controls, and firewalls to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Cookies

Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and measure performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not function correctly without them.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted providers who process data on our behalf and comply with data protection laws, including (but not limited to):

• Google Analytics – traffic and usage insights.
• Email service providers – to send communications you request.
• Payment processors (if applicable) – to handle secure payments.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk).

To exercise your rights, email us at info@hawksworthwebconsultants.co.uk.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.

12. Contact Us