Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use and protect your information when you use this website or get in touch via one of my forms. By using this site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who I Am

This website (aaronwood.co.uk) is operated by Aaron Wood, a freelance web designer and WordPress developer based in Surrey, UK.

2. Information I Collect

I collect two types of information from visitors:

• Form data: When you use the Contact or Start a Project forms, you may provide details such as your name, email address, company name, website and project information. This information is only used so I can reply to your enquiry.
• Cookies: This site uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics to help understand how visitors use the site and improve its performance.

3. How I Use Your Information

• To respond to your enquiries and provide project information or quotes.
• To improve my website and services through anonymous analytics data.
• To maintain website security and performance.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your data under the following lawful bases defined by the UK GDPR:

• Consent: When you submit a form, you consent to me using your details to respond to your message.
• Legitimate interest: For basic website analytics and functionality.

5. Data Storage & Security

Form submissions are securely stored in email or my website’s backend and are only accessible to me. I do not share, sell or rent your information to any third parties. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your data from loss or misuse.

6. How Long Your Data Is Kept

I keep enquiry information for as long as necessary to respond to your message or manage an active project. After that, data may be securely deleted or archived for record-keeping purposes.

7. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function properly and to provide anonymous usage statistics. This site uses a limited number of cookies to improve performance and understand how visitors use the site.

• Essential cookies: These are required for basic website functionality. For example, remembering form inputs or ensuring pages load correctly. You can disable these in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not work as intended.
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): I use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed and how long users stay. This helps me improve the site’s content and structure. GA4 does not store personally identifiable information, and your IP address is anonymised before processing.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.

8. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data I hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please email hello@aaronwood.co.uk.

9. Contact

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

Aaron Wood
Email: hello@aaronwood.co.uk

Last updated: October 2025