Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 August 2025
Who We Are
This website is operated by Roman Waters, a freelance digital web services provider based in Brighton and Hove, UK ("we", "us", or "our"). Our website address is: https://www.romanwaters.com
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service may collect:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (referral source)
- Your approximate location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
- IP address (anonymized)
Contact Information
When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Any information you choose to provide in your message
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Analyze website usage to improve our services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide quotes for services
- Maintain records of client communications
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your data based on:
- Legitimate interests: For analytics to improve our website and services
- Consent: When you accept our cookie policy for analytics cookies
- Legitimate interests: To respond to your inquiries when you contact us
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We use:
Essential Cookies
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
- Google Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
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You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner or the "Manage Cookies" link in our footer.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (subject to Google's privacy policy)
- Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure email communications
- Regular security updates and monitoring
Your Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: For processing based on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your data for:
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Contact inquiries: Up to 2 years for business purposes
- Cookie preferences: 12 months
Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:
Roman Waters
Email: hello@romanwaters.com
Address: Brighton and Hove, UK
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you can lodge a complaint with:
- UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - https://ico.org.uk
- EU: Your local data protection authority
This privacy policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).