1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the Willtils website. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

As an individual operating this website I act as the data controller for any personal information collected through this website.

2. Information I Collect

I do not use cookies or trackers to collect personal information. However, I may use third-party embeds (like videos, social media links, or other content) on my website. These third-party embeds may collect data according to their own privacy policies. By using my website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the privacy policies of these third-party services.

If you contact me through the website, I may collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any other information you choose to provide in your message

3. How I Use Your Information

Any information you provide when contacting me is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request. I will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests: To respond to inquiries you submit to me.
• Consent: If you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities.

5. Data Retention

I will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes I collected it for. For contact information, I typically retain this information for up to one year after our last communication, unless there is a legitimate reason to retain it for longer.

6. Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. This does not include trusted third parties who assist me in operating my website or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

7. Data Storage and GitHub Pages Hosting

This website is hosted on GitHub Pages, a service provided by GitHub, Inc. (owned by Microsoft). By using this website, you acknowledge that:

• Data Location: Your information may be processed and stored on GitHub's servers primarily located in the United States.
• Technical Information: GitHub may collect certain technical information from visitors to GitHub Pages websites, including IP addresses, as described in GitHub's Privacy Statement.
• Data Transfer Frameworks: GitHub has certified to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework for international data transfers.
• GitHub's Policies: While I control the content of this website, GitHub's terms of service and privacy policies may also apply to your interactions with their hosting infrastructure.

I have chosen GitHub Pages for its reliability and security practices. However, the transmission of information via the internet is never completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted to GitHub's servers.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Restriction of processing: You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Data portability: You have the right to request that I transfer the data I have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, I have one month to respond to you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details provided in the "Contact Information" section.

9. Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to other websites. I have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. I strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

My website is not directed to anyone under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me so that I can take necessary actions.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. International Users

This website is operated from the United Kingdom, but hosted on servers in the United States through GitHub Pages. If you are visiting from outside the UK, please be aware that:

• Data Transfer: Any information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
• EU Visitors: While I follow UK GDPR requirements, I also endeavor to comply with EU GDPR for visitors from the European Economic Area.
• California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though I do not sell personal information).
• Other Jurisdictions: I aim to respect privacy and data protection laws in all jurisdictions. If you have specific concerns based on your location, please contact me.

13. Complaints

If you have a concern about how I am handling your data, I would appreciate the opportunity to address this directly. However, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. You can contact the ICO at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/.

14. Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 5, 2025.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact me at legal@willtils.com.