Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how JLC Web Design Solutions collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at jlcwebdesign.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. This policy applies solely to information collected through our website and does not cover any third-party sites or services.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, provide personal details, or submit any form of personally identifiable information. The data collected includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or other website)
- Standard server log data
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To monitor and analyse traffic patterns
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any other commercial purpose beyond website analytics and operational maintenance.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain for a defined period).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us understand and improve our website:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous traffic data and user behaviour insights. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information, and we have enabled IP anonymisation to protect your privacy.
- Advertising Networks: We may use advertising services such as Google AdSense to display relevant ads. These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity across the web. We do not control how these third parties collect or use data.
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to any third parties. Any data collected by third parties is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our website. This includes secure server infrastructure, regular security updates, and encryption where applicable. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to implement industry-standard protections.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any data we hold about you (if any)
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent, where applicable
Since we do not store personal data in databases, most of these rights are not applicable. However, if you believe any personal data has been inadvertently collected, you may contact us to request its removal.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Caden Whitmore
British Library, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7BQ, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
