Privacy notice

Michael Lockett is the data controller for personal information handled through this website.

You can contact me at hello@michaelockett.online. I am based in Windermere, England.

I may receive:

• your name, email address, organisation and anything you choose to include in an enquiry or later correspondence;
• information needed to discuss, scope or deliver work with you;
• correspondence and records of decisions connected with that work; and
• limited technical records created by WordPress, the web host or security services, such as IP address, browser information, requested URL and timestamps.

There is no contact form on the site. Choosing an email link opens your own email application, and you decide what to send.

• To answer enquiries and assess possible work. I rely on legitimate interests in running my independent professional practice, or on taking steps at your request before entering a contract.
• To agree and deliver work. I use information where it is necessary to perform a contract or take requested steps before one.
• To keep the site secure and reliable. I rely on legitimate interests in protecting the website, correspondence and technical systems.
• To meet legal and financial duties. I use information where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

I do not use information from this site for automated decision-making or profiling.

I do not use website analytics, advertising trackers or behavioural profiling on this site. Sending an enquiry does not subscribe you to a mailing list. I will not sell your personal information.

Information may be processed by providers needed to operate the website and correspondence, such as WordPress hosting, security, email, file storage and professional advisers. They receive only the access needed for their role.

Some providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where that happens, I expect the provider to use a recognised transfer mechanism or other appropriate safeguard.

I keep information only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the enquiry, working relationship, security record or relevant legal and financial obligations. The period depends on the nature of the information and whether work proceeds. I then delete it or retain only what the law requires.

Depending on the circumstances, you may have rights to access, correct or erase your information; restrict or object to its use; and receive certain information in a portable form.

You have the right to object where I rely on legitimate interests. Email hello@michaelockett.online to make a request. I may need to confirm your identity first.

You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office. I would appreciate the opportunity to put the problem right first.

I will update this page if the site begins collecting information in a different way or the services supporting it materially change. The review date at the top shows when I last checked it.