Last updated: January 2026

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

EdTheDev is operated by Edward Clarke. This policy explains how we collect and use your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

We're committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and fairly.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Contact form submissions: name, email, phone number, message
  • Newsletter signup: email address and consent preferences
  • Booking information via Calendly: name, email, meeting preferences
  • Website usage data: anonymized analytics data
  • Communication records: emails and call notes
  • Client project information: when you become a customer

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Provide website design and maintenance services
  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send project updates (clients only)
  • Send occasional tips and industry updates (only if you've subscribed)

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interests: responding to enquiries, running our business
  • Contract: fulfilling our agreement when you become a client
  • Consent: for any marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)

5. Who We Share Data With

We may share data with:

  • Netlify (form processing and hosting) - US-based
  • Calendly (appointment booking) - US-based
  • Google Analytics (anonymized website statistics)
  • Our email provider for communications

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

6. How Long We Keep Data

  • Enquiries (non-clients): 2 years then deleted
  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
  • Client records: 6 years (UK legal requirement for business records)
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and aggregated

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict how we process your data
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email ed@edthedev.co.uk

8. Cookies

We use cookies on this website. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, including secure hosting and encrypted communications (HTTPS).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. We'll note the date of any changes at the top of this page.

12. How to Complain

If you're unhappy with how we've handled your data:

  1. Contact us first at ed@edthedev.co.uk — we'll try to resolve it
  2. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113

13. Contact Us

Edward Clarke
EdTheDev
Hopenhall Way, Canterbury, CT3 4FR
Email: ed@edthedev.co.uk
Phone: 07455 848941