Privacy & GDPR Policy
Effective Date: July 2025
At www.timbermane.co.uk (“we”, “our”, or “the Website”), your privacy is important to us. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
The data controller for this website is Adam White, who can be contacted at:
📧 hello@timbermane.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact details (e.g. name, email address) when you email us or fill out a contact form
- Website usage data (e.g. IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral source) via analytics tools
- Comments or messages you submit via the website or email
- Newsletter subscriptions if you sign up (optional and with clear consent)
We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your messages, comments or emails
- Improve website content, layout, and functionality
- Send occasional emails or updates (only if you’ve opted in)
- Ensure website security and prevent abuse
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you’ve given explicit permission (e.g. newsletter sign-up)
- Legitimate interests – such as responding to emails or analysing website use to improve user experience
- Legal obligations – if required to comply with UK law
5. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:
- Functional cookies – to ensure the website works properly
- Analytics cookies – to track site usage via tools such as Google Analytics
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to processing or restrict how your data is used
- Withdraw your consent at any time (if processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: hello@timbermane.co.uk
7. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. This includes using secure hosting and limiting data access only to those who need it.
8. Data Retention
We will retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we’ll notify you of significant changes.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Adam White
📧 hello@timbermane.co.uk
This policy was last updated in January 2022
