Privacy Policy

Committed to your privacy

I am committed to ensuring that your privacy and personal data is protected. Should I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

I may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What type of data do we collect from you?

Data protection laws state that we are only able to process personal data if we have a valid reason to do so.
We may collect the following information:
* Name.
* Contact information including email address and telephone number.
* I also retain records of your queries and correspondence, in the event you contact me.

What I do with the information I gather?


• I require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
• Internal record keeping.
• To keep in contact with you throughout the process of your enquiry.
• I may use the information to improve my services.
• I may periodically send promotional emails about new promotions, special offers or other information which I think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided and consented for us to use.

Security


I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online.

How I use cookies


A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

I use Google Analytics to identify which pages are being visited. This helps me analyse data about web page traffic and improve my website in order to tailor it to client needs. I only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help me provide you with a better website, by enabling me to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites


This website contains links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave this website, you should note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information


You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by emailing me at joe@heyjoe.studio.

You agree that I may use Personal information provided by you in order to conduct appropriate anti-fraud checks. Personal Information that you provide may be disclosed to a credit reference or fraud prevention agency, which may keep a record of that information.

I will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless I have your permission or are required by law to do so. I may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which I think you may find interesting.

You have rights concerning your personal data. You are entitled to:

Request a copy of your personal data and information about our processing of it

• Request that I delete your information if I do not need to hold it.
• Request that I correct any personal data that I hold on you.
• Request that I stop processing your data, although I can still hold it (e.g. on a suppression list, so that we know not to call you again).
• Request that I move your data to another organisation’s IT system electronically.
• You also have the right to withdraw your consent.
• You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email me. I

If you believe that any information I am holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email me as soon as possible, at the above address. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.