1. Introduction

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This policy sets out how we handle your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is Jake Gooding trading as Gooding Joinery. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at jake@goodingjoinery.com.

3. Data We Collect & Why

• Contact & Form Data: When you submit an enquiry via our website Contact Form block, or click our direct email link, we collect your name, email address, telephone number, and the details of your carpentry project. We use this strictly to respond to your request and provide accurate quotes.

• Technical & Usage Data: This website uses Squarespace Analytics to track anonymised visitor behaviour (e.g., popular pages, device types). This helps us improve our online portfolio.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

• Consent: When you explicitly fill out our contact form.

• Legitimate Interests: To analyze website performance and manage customer inquiries.

5. Cookies

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace uses functional and errors cookies to keep the website running securely. It also uses analytics performance cookies to help us see website traffic patterns, but only if you select "Accept" on our website cookie banner. You can manage or block cookies at any time via your individual internet browser settings.

6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. To run our website and business efficiently, we share data with the following trusted service providers who comply with UK data protection laws:

Squarespace: Hosts our website and securely processes all information submitted through our online contact forms.

Google Workspace Email Provider: Houses your direct email enquiries securely on password-protected servers.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or to ask us to delete it. To exercise these rights, please email us at jake@goodingjoinery.com . You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).