Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1st January 2026

This website is owned and operated by Angela McCall (“I”, “me”, “my”).
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparively and responsibly, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This website is a hand-coded full-stack development that does not utilise the services of any third-party plugins, themes, tools other then those explicitly listed below.

1. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect the following personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Website usage data (via Google Analytics)

You provide personal data when you:

• Subscribe to my email newsletter
• Complete a contact or sign-up form
• Contact me directly via email

2. Email Marketing

I use an email marketing service to manage subscriptions and send newsletters or updates.

When you subscribe, I collect:

• Your name
• Your email address

This information is used only to:

• Send you emails you have explicitly opted in to receive
• Share updates, content, or services relevant to my work

Legal Basis:

• Consent - you must actively opt in
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

Your data is never sold or shared beyond the email service provider required to deliver emails.

3. Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my website so I can improve content, usability, and performance.

Google Analytics may collect:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is:

• Aggregated
• Anonymised
• Used for statistical analysis only

Google acts as a data processor for this information.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device

This website uses cookies for:

• Google Analytics
• Email marketing tracking (where applicable)

Types of cookies used

• Analytics cookies - to measure website usage
• Marketing cookies - related to email sign-ups and engagement
• Used for statistical analysis only

You will be asked for explicit consent before non-essential cookies are set.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or the cookie controls on this website.

5. How Your Data Is Used

Your personal data is used only for legitimate purposes, including:

• Sending subscribed email communications
• Responding to enquiries
• Improving website performance and content
• Meeting legal or contractual obligations

Your data is never:

• Sold
• Rented
• Used for profiling or automated decision-making

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases relied upon are:

• Consent - email marketing and analytics cookies
• Legitimate interests - website operation and improvement
• Contractual necessity - where services are requested

7. Data Storage & Security

Your data is:

• Stored securely
• Accessed only by authorised parties
• Protected using appropriate technical and organisational measures

Reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

• While you remain subscribed to email communications
• While required for legal, contractual, or operational reasons

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

9. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

• Email marketing provider - to manage subscriptions and send emails
• Google Analytics - to analyse website usage

Each provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies and GDPR obligations.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact me using the details below.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

• Email: angela@angelamccall.co.uk

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.