Privacy Policy
Overview
Effective Date: 2 June 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Steve Furley (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.stevefurley.co.uk.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who I Am
Steve Furley
Freelance WordPress Developer
Email: steve@stevefurley.co.uk
Location: Peasedown St John, Bath, United Kingdom
Website: www.stevefurley.co.uk
Information I Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact me through the website contact form, I may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your message
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Discuss potential projects and services
- Provide freelance web development services
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Contact Forms
The website uses Ninja Forms to process enquiries submitted through the contact form.
Information submitted through the contact form is sent directly to my business email address and may be retained for the purpose of responding to enquiries and maintaining business records.
Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics via Google Site Kit to understand how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics may collect information including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- General geographic location
Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyse website traffic.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by adjusting your browser settings or using Google’s opt-out tools.
Google Fonts
This website uses Google Fonts to display typography consistently across devices.
When loading these fonts, your browser may connect to Google’s servers and transmit technical information such as your IP address.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve website performance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to third-party websites and services, including:
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Data Sharing
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers involved in operating the website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Security and maintenance providers
These providers are required to process data securely and lawfully.
Data Retention
Personal information submitted through the contact form will be retained only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request transfer of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at steve@stevefurley.co.uk.
Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled, you can contact:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
You also have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the ICO.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Steve Furley
Email: steve@stevefurley.co.uk
Website: www.stevefurley.co.uk