Last updated: 3 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact us.
Who we are
This website is operated by Edward Young.
Email: edward@edwardyoung.digital
Edward Young is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.
What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- General location
- Any information you include in your message
This data is collected when you submit the contact form on this website.
We do not allow users to create accounts, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
How we use your data
We only use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries you send through the contact form
- Communicate with you about your enquiry
- Improve the website and its performance
We do not sell your data.
We do not use your data for automated decision making.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:
- Consent, when you submit a contact form
- Legitimate interest, to respond to enquiries and run our business
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
Cookies
This website uses cookies for functional and analytics purposes only.
Functional cookies
These ensure the website works correctly.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand how visitors use the site. This helps us improve content, performance, and usability. These tools collect anonymised data such as pages visited, time on site, and device type.
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Email newsletters
We do not currently send marketing emails or newsletters.
If we introduce a newsletter in the future:
- You will be asked to opt in explicitly
- You can unsubscribe at any time
- Your data will not be shared with third parties
Third party services
We use the following third party services:
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
These services process anonymised usage data and operate under their own privacy policies. We do not share personal contact form data with third parties.
Data storage and security
Your data is stored securely and accessed only when needed to respond to enquiries.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Data is not stored or processed outside the UK or EU.
How long we keep your data
Contact form submissions are kept only for as long as necessary to deal with your enquiry, then securely deleted.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office
To exercise your rights, contact:
edward@edwardyoung.digital
Contact details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Edward Young
Email: edward@edwardyoung.digital