This Privacy Policy explains how Daniel Hickey T/as D Hickey Design collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you use www.dhickeydesign.co.uk . This policy complies with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is:

Daniel Hickey T/as D Hickey Design 

Email: contact@dhickeydesign.co.uk

Telephone: 07769118559

2. Information I May Collect From You

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Information you provide directly.

You may give me information by:

• Filling in forms on my site.

• Contacting me by phone, email or social media.

• Reporting a problem with the site.

• Submitting an enquiry or request.

• This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide. 

• Information collected automatically.

When you visit my site, I may automatically collect:

• IP address.

• Browser type and version.

• Time zone setting.

• Operating system and device type.

• Pages viewed, click‑stream data, page response times, and browsing behaviour.

• Information from third parties.

I may receive analytics data from:

• Google Analytics

3. Cookies

My website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help me understand how visitors use the site.

4. How I Use Your Information

I take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal data for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to your enquiries.

• Providing services you request.

• Managing bookings or registrations.

• Improving my website and services.

• Complying with legal obligations.

5. Data Analytics and Improvements

I may use data generated through your use of my site to: 

• Improve my services.

• Develop new features.

• Understand how visitors use the site.

• Deliver relevant information or updates.

6. Sharing Your Information

I will not sell your data. I may share your data with service providers who help me operate my website or deliver services (e.g., hosting providers, email platforms), analytics providers, law enforcement if required by law, regulatory bodies where reporting is mandatory. Any third parties I use are required to keep your data secure and not use it for their own marketing.

7. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside the UK or EEA only where adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Marketing

If you consent, I may send you updates about my services. You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing contact@dhickeydesign.co.uk.

9. Data Storage and Retention

I keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request correction or deletion.

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Request data portability.

• Withdraw consent.

• Lodge a complaint with the ICO.

To exercise your rights, contact: contact@dhickeydesign.co.uk

11. Links to Other Websites

My site may contain links to third‑party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.

13. Contact

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

Daniel Hickey, contact@dhickeydesign.co.uk