Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Watkins Web Design ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website watkinswebdesign.co.uk (the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our contact form
• Request a quote or consultation
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Project details and requirements

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device information

3. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser or by opting out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Process and fulfill service requests
• Send you project updates and communications
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your personal information
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Objection to processing

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

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies primarily through Google Analytics to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to accept or decline cookies.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: