Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Website: https://www.sitesbydoug.co.uk
Contact: info@sitesbydoug.co.uk
2. Data We Collect
Contact Forms
We collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
This data is sent directly to our email inbox via SMTP and is not stored in a database.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- IP address
- Browser user agent
This helps with spam detection.
An anonymised hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar.
4. Media
If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as this may be accessible to others.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Save comment form details
- Manage login sessions
- Improve usability
We use a cookie consent solution via a compliance tool.
6. Embedded Content
Embedded content (e.g. videos, images) behaves as if you visited the source website. These sites may collect data independently.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
8. Data Retention
- Comments are retained indefinitely
- User account data (if applicable) is stored until deleted
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise your rights, contact: info@sitesbydoug.co.uk
10. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
11. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.