Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Michael Wood Technology (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use michaelwood.tech.
I am UK-based and operate as a sole trader. For data protection law, I am the data controller.
Contact details
- Business: Michael Wood Technology
- Website: michaelwood.tech
- Email: hello@michaelwood.tech
What data I collect
I may collect the following personal data:
- Contact enquiries: name, email address, message content, and optional details you provide (e.g. website, phone).
- Newsletter subscribers: email address (and optionally name if you supply it).
- Technical data: IP address, device/browser info, approximate location (e.g. city), pages visited and timestamps.
How I use your data
- To respond to enquiries and provide quotes / next steps
- To provide and manage services (where agreed)
- To send newsletter emails (only if you subscribe)
- To keep the site secure and prevent spam/abuse
- To measure website performance (only if you consent to analytics cookies)
Legal bases (UK GDPR)
Depending on the situation, I rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: newsletter signups, non-essential cookies (analytics/marketing).
- Legitimate interests: replying to enquiries, protecting the site from abuse, basic service administration.
- Contract: where you engage me for paid services.
Cookies and tracking
This site uses essential cookies to function. Analytics and marketing cookies (if used) are only activated after consent. See the Cookie Policy for details and cookie choices.
Newsletter (marketing) emails
If you subscribe, I will send occasional emails about web development, launches, and relevant service updates. My newsletter system is a custom build. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
Data sharing
I do not sell your data. I may share limited data with trusted providers required to operate the website and deliver emails, such as hosting and email infrastructure providers. Where third parties process data, they do so under appropriate safeguards.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used (e.g. contractual protections).
How long I keep data
- Enquiries: typically up to 12 months (unless you become a client).
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.
- Security logs: short-term, for abuse prevention.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (in certain cases)
- Restriction or objection to processing (in certain cases)
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact: hello@michaelwood.tech .