Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025
Website: www.thomvanevery.uk
Controller: Thom Van Every
Address: PO Box 1648 GUILDFORD GU1 9JD, UK

  1. Introduction

I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how Icollect, use, store and share personal information when you use the contact form on this website.

  1. Data Collected

When you use the contact form, I may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content

I may also automatically collect technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type) for security and analytics.

  1. How I Collect Data

Personal data is collected:

  • Directly from you when you fill in and submit the contact form.
  • Automatically from your device via cookies/technical logs if applicable.
  1. Purpose & Lawful Basis for Processing

I process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your message or enquiry
  • To communicate with you about related matters
  • To improve our website’s functionality

Our lawful basis for processing your contact form data is your consent (you provide the data when you submit the form) and/or my legitimate interests in responding to your enquiry.

  1. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell or share your contact form data with third parties for marketing purposes.

I may share data with:

  • Service providers we use to host or support the website (e.g., hosting company, form processor)
  • Law enforcement if required by law

Any third party will be required to protect your data and process it only for the purposes we specify.

  1. International Transfers

If any service providers I use are outside the UK, I will only transfer data where appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy (e.g., adequacy decisions or contractual protections).

  1. Retention of Your Data

I retain your contact form data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your enquiry
  • Comply with legal obligations

After this period, it will be securely deleted.

  1. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact me at the email below.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects when changes were made. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or how I handle your data, email: info@thomvanevery.uk