Privacy Policy, Cookies & Data Protection
Phil Parkes Maille (Sole Trader)
Our website address is: https://philparkesmaille.com
Last updated: 26.03.26
1. Introduction
Phil Parkes Maille (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This page explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
2. Who We Are
Phil Parkes Maille is a sole trader business.
Contact details:
Email: philparkesmaille@gmail.com
Location: United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any information you include in contact forms or emails
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries or messages
- To provide services or information you request
- To improve our website and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
We only process your data when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, a contractual need, or legitimate business interests.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email or communication platforms
- Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)
All third parties are required to respect your data and handle it securely.
6. Data Retention
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data transfer (data portability)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://www.ico.org.uk
8. Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
We may use:
- Essential cookies – required for basic website functionality
- Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Functional cookies – to remember your preferences
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
We may embed videos from YouTube on our site. This provider may set cookies on your device to analyse user behaviour or provide targeted ads, especially if you are logged into their services. By clicking to play a video, you consent to this tracking. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner or directly on the third-party provider’s website.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Phil Parkes Maille
Email: philparkesmaille@gmail.com