How do we protect your data?

Find clear explanations about our privacy measures and your rights under UK GDPR here.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [18/12/25]

UK Website Designers Group (“we”, “us”, “our”) is operated by Renata Maziak-Barnes T/A UK Website Designers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Personal details you voluntarily provide (such as name, email address, or enquiry details)
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Usage data (pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs)
• Affiliate or referral data where applicable

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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2. How We Use Your Information

Your data may be used to:

• Respond to enquiries or correspondence
• Provide information, services, or updates you request
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Monitor website security and prevent misuse
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent (where you have given it)
• Legitimate interests (for operating and improving our website)
• Legal obligation (where required by law)

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4. Affiliate Links

Our website may contain affiliate links. Clicking these links may allow third parties to collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies directly.

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5. Data Sharing

We may share limited data with:

• Website hosting providers
• Analytics and security service providers
• Professional advisers where legally required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it lawfully.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

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7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

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8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

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9. Contact Details

Data Controller:
Renata Maziak-Barnes
Trading as UK Website Designers Group

📧 Email: info@ukwebsitedesigners.co.uk
📍 Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

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Cookie Policy

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This website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyse site traffic, and support affiliate tracking.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide information to website owners.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies
  Help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g. page views, traffic sources).
• Affiliate Cookies
  Used to track referrals from affiliate links, where applicable.

We do not use cookies to personally identify you.

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3. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services (such as analytics or affiliate providers). These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policies.

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5. Consent

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. Where required, a cookie banner will allow you to manage your preferences.

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6. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or personal data, please contact us at:
📧 info@ukwebsitedesigners.co.uk