Privacy Policy for chrisgolds.co.uk
Last updated: Feb 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to chrisgolds.co.uk.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
This website is operated by Chris Golds (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Information You Provide Voluntarily
This may include:
• Your name
• Email address
• Any information you submit through contact forms, email enquiries, or newsletter sign-ups
• Information you provide when contacting us regarding media, partnerships, or business enquiries
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website addresses
This information is typically collected using cookies and analytics tools.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
• Respond to enquiries or communications
• Provide services or information you request
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Send newsletters or updates (if you have opted in)
• Monitor website usage and analytics
• Comply with legal obligations
We will only use your personal data where permitted by law.
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
• Consent – When you voluntarily submit information or subscribe to communications
• Legitimate Interests – To operate and improve the website and respond to enquiries
• Legal Obligations – Where processing is required by law
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5. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.
Cookies may include:
• Essential website functionality cookies
• Performance and analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
• Marketing or embedded content cookies (if applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
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6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services, including:
• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)
• Email marketing or newsletter platforms
• Social media integrations
These third parties may process limited personal data to provide their services. They are required to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
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7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal requirements.
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8. Your Data Protection 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
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
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9. External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
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10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
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12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Chris Golds via https://chrisgolds.co.uk
Chris Golds