This privacy policy explains how and why I collect, use, and store your data. It supplements other notices and privacy policies and does not override them.
Controller
I, James Kindred, am the controller responsible for your personal data (collectively referred to as “I”, “me”, or “my” in this privacy policy).
Contact Details
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or my privacy practices, please contact me using the following details:
- Full name of legal entity: James Kindred T/A Fork
- Email address: james@j-kindred.co.uk
- Postal address: Broom Hill Road, Ipswich, IP1 4EH
You have the right to make a complaint to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk). However, I would appreciate the chance to resolve any concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact me first.
Changes to This Policy and Your Duty to Inform Me of Changes
I keep my privacy policy under regular review.
It is important that the personal data I hold about you is accurate and current. Please inform me if your personal data changes during your relationship with me.
Third-Party Links
My website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. I do not control these third-party websites and am not responsible for their privacy policies. I encourage you to read their privacy policies when you leave my website.
The Data I Collect About You
Personal data refers to any information that can identify an individual. It does not include anonymous data where the identity has been removed.
I may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you, grouped as follows:
- Identity Data: First name, last name, username, title, date of birth, and gender.
- Contact Data: Email address and telephone numbers.
- Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type and version, time zone setting, location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use.
- Profile Data: Username, purchases or orders, interests, preferences, feedback, and survey responses.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use my website, products, and services.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from me and third parties, and your communication preferences.
I may also collect, use, and share Aggregated Data (such as statistical or demographic data). Aggregated Data is not considered personal data in law, as it does not directly or indirectly reveal your identity. However, if it is combined with your personal data in a way that can identify you, I will treat it as personal data.
I do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, health data) or information about criminal convictions.
How I Collect Your Personal Data
I use different methods to collect data, including:
- Direct interactions: You may provide Identity, Contact, and Financial Data by filling in forms, subscribing to services, requesting marketing, entering a competition, or providing feedback.
- Automated technologies: As you interact with my website, I may collect Technical Data using cookies or similar technologies. Please see my cookie policy for details.
How I Use Your Personal Data
I will only use your personal data when legally allowed. Most commonly, this includes:
- Where I need to perform a contract with you.
- Where it is necessary for my legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and rights do not override those interests.
- Where I need to comply with a legal obligation.
I do not rely on consent as a legal basis for processing personal data, except where required for third-party direct marketing. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting me.
Purposes for Using Your Personal Data
I use your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Type of Data | Lawful Basis for Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Managing our relationship (e.g., notifying you about changes to terms or policies, requesting feedback) | Identity, Contact, Profile, Marketing and Communications | Performance of a contract, legal obligation, legitimate interest |
| Enabling you to participate in competitions or surveys | Identity, Contact, Profile, Usage, Marketing and Communications | Performance of a contract, legitimate interest |
| Website security and administration | Identity, Contact, Technical | Legitimate interest, legal obligation |
| Using data analytics to improve services | Technical, Usage | Legitimate interest |
| Providing relevant marketing and offers | Identity, Contact, Technical, Usage, Profile, Marketing and Communications | Legitimate interest |
Marketing and Promotional Offers
I may use your personal data to determine what may be of interest to you. You can opt out of marketing at any time by contacting me.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
I may share your personal data with:
- IT service providers for system administration.
- Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers).
- Government bodies where legally required.
- Third parties in case of a business sale, transfer, or merger.
All third parties must respect the security of your personal data and process it in accordance with the law.
International Transfers
If I transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I will ensure it receives adequate protection.
Data Security
I have security measures in place to prevent data loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Data Retention
I will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes I collected it for, including legal and accounting requirements.
Your Legal Rights
Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Request access to your data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request erasure of your data.
- Object to processing of your data.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Request transfer of your data.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me.
Glossary
- Legitimate Interest: Business interests that do not override your rights.
- Performance of Contract: Processing necessary to fulfil a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: Processing required by law.
- Third Parties: External service providers, professional advisers, and regulatory bodies.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy in the future and will notify you accordingly. Please check back for updates.
If you have any questions, please contact me at james@j-kindred.co.uk.