Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 June 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Nic Allen (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit this website or contact us through our enquiry forms.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who we are

Nic Allen
East Sussex, United Kingdom

Email: nic@nicallen.com

Website: www.nicallen.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the details above.

What information we collect

We may collect the following information when you contact us:

Your name
Your email address
Your telephone number (if provided)
Your website address (if provided)
Details about your project or enquiry
Technical information about your visit, including IP address, browser type and pages viewed

How we collect your information

We collect information when you:

Complete a contact form on our website
Contact us directly by email or telephone
Browse our website

How we use your information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries
Discuss potential projects and services
Provide quotations and proposals
Improve our website and services
Maintain website security and prevent spam or abuse

We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

Lawful basis for processing

We process your personal information under the following lawful bases:

Legitimate interests – to respond to your enquiries and operate our business effectively
Contract – where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested
Consent – where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications

Data sharing

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and business, including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Website analytics providers
Security and anti-spam services

These providers process data only on our instructions and are required to protect your information.

Data retention

We retain enquiry information only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry, provide services or comply with legal obligations.

If you become a client, relevant information may be retained for accounting, contractual and legal purposes.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If we use analytics or non-essential cookies, you will be given the opportunity to manage your preferences.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to processing
Request transfer of your information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.