Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 January 2026

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how AF Web Design (“I”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure manner, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Business name
Any information you submit via contact forms, emails, or direct messages
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services or respond to enquiries.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries and contact requests
Provide and manage our services
Communicate about projects, subscriptions, or support
Process payments and manage subscriptions
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

Your consent
The performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
Compliance with a legal obligation
Our legitimate business interests, where these do not override your rights

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

Payment processors
Hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics and performance monitoring tools

These third parties only process your data on our instructions and are required to keep it secure.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

Personal data is only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal requirements.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided on the website.

7. Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly and improve your browsing experience.

How we use cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Ensure the site functions properly
Analyse website traffic and usage
Improve performance and user experience

These may include essential cookies and analytics cookies.

Managing cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be shown at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the contact details provided on the website.