Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide when using our website, including any contact forms or email communication.

By using our website or submitting a contact form, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our contact form or interact with our site:

  • Your name and email address
  • Any message or content you choose to provide
  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and usage data (via Firebase Analytics, if enabled)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided by you.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to your messages and inquiries
  • Provide support or information about our services
  • Maintain and improve our website performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Email Communication

If you submit a contact form, we may send you a reply or confirmation email. Emails are sent securely via Mailgun or OneSignal, our verified email service providers.

You can opt out of future email communication at any time by replying “Unsubscribe” or contacting us directly at privacy@matthewmcleod.co.uk.

5. Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase and other Google Cloud services to host and protect data. All data is transmitted using HTTPS and stored in secure, access-controlled environments.

We retain form submissions only as long as necessary to fulfill their purpose or comply with legal requirements.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and Firebase Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Cookies help improve functionality but do not personally identify you. You may disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Your Rights (UK & EU Users)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@matthewmcleod.co.uk.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at https://matthewmcleod.co.uk/privacy.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@matthewmcleod.co.uk
Website: https://matthewmcleod.co.uk