Made by Simon respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how your data is collected, used and kept secure, in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

Made by Simon only collects the information you choose to provide:

• Name

• Email address

This data is collected when you submit a contact form, request a quote or sign up for updates.

2. How Your Data Is Used

Your personal information is used only for the following purposes:

• Responding to your enquiry

• Providing information about services

• Preparing quotes or project proposals

• Sending updates or marketing emails (only if you give explicit consent)

Your data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, Made by Simon processes your data using the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you submit a form or opt-in to marketing emails.

• Legitimate interests: When responding to direct enquiries or requests for services.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely and only for as long as necessary.
Made by Simon uses reputable, GDPR-compliant tools to store email enquiries and project communication.

Security measures include:

• Restricted access to data

• Secure email and cloud storage

• Regular password and security checks

5. How Long Your Data Is Kept

Your information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary:

• Enquiries: up to 12 months

• Project-related records: up to 6 years (standard UK business recordkeeping requirements)

• Marketing emails: until you unsubscribe

You can request deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data held about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to processing

• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email: hello@madebysimon.uk

7. Sharing Your Information

Your data is not sold or shared with external organisations for marketing.
Data may be shared only with trusted service providers who help operate this website or deliver services (e.g. hosting providers), and only when necessary.

These providers are GDPR-compliant and only process data according to our instructions.

8. Cookies

This website may use basic cookies for functionality or analytics.
If enabled, you will be informed and given the option to accept or decline.
No personal data is collected through cookies unless you submit a form yourself.

9. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to external sites. Made by Simon is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. You are encouraged to review their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Made by Simon
Email: hello@madebysimon.uk