Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to The Webdesign Girl. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored and protected when you visit thewebdesigngirl.com , contact us or use our website design, development and digital services.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, make an enquiry or use our services, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide. This may include:

Your name and business name.
Your email address and telephone number.
Information submitted through our contact forms.
Details about your website, project or business requirements.
Information relating to services you purchase or request.
Technical information such as browser type, device information and website usage data, where collected.

We only collect information that is relevant to providing our services, responding to enquiries and operating our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Personal information may be used for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries and communicating with you.
Providing website design, development, hosting, maintenance and other digital services.
Preparing quotations, proposals and project documentation.
Managing client relationships and ongoing support.
Processing payments and maintaining business records.
Improving our website, services and customer experience.
Maintaining website security and preventing misuse.
Sending marketing communications where you have agreed to receive them or where otherwise permitted by law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal information only where there is an appropriate legal basis. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

Consent: Where you have agreed to receive marketing communications or to the use of optional cookies.
Contract: Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested or to take steps before entering into a contract.
Legal obligation: Where information must be retained or processed to comply with applicable law.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is reasonably necessary for running, securing and improving our business, provided those interests do not override your rights.

4. Marketing Communications

From time to time, we may share information about our services, website design insights, new features or relevant business updates.

Where consent is required, we will only send marketing communications after obtaining it. You may withdraw your consent or opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions, where provided, or contacting us directly.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

Where necessary to operate our business and provide services, information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers, such as:

Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
Email and communication services.
Payment processing providers.
Website analytics and security services.
Software platforms used to deliver client projects.
Professional advisers where reasonably necessary.

Such providers are expected to handle personal information securely and only for appropriate purposes.

We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights.

6. International Data Transfers

The Webdesign Girl works with clients internationally. Some technology and service providers may process or store information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that the transfer complies with applicable data protection requirements, including using recognised safeguards where required.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

These measures may include secure hosting, access controls, software updates and appropriate security practices. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information, our contractual obligations and applicable legal or accounting requirements.

When information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymise it.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal information held about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Request restriction of certain processing activities.
Object to processing in certain circumstances.
Request transfer of your personal information where applicable.
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@thewebdesigngirl.com .

You also have the right to raise a concern with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk .

10. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance and, where applicable, analytics.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly, while others may help us understand how visitors use the website.

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some website features.

For more information about managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org .

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by other organisations. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our services, website functionality or legal requirements.

Any updates will be published on this page. We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how your personal information is handled or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

The Webdesign Girl
Email: info@thewebdesigngirl.com
Website: thewebdesigngirl.com

Last updated: 13 October 2026