Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Simon Hart (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://simonhart.co.uk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and in accordance with applicable UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Website owner: Simon Hart
Website: https://simonhart.co.uk
Contact email: info@simonhart.co.uk

What Information We Collect

Contact Form

If you contact us using the website contact form, we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any information you include in your message
  • Your newsletter subscription preference (if selected)

This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and, where you have explicitly opted in, to subscribe you to our mailing list.

Newsletter Sign-Up

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Newsletter subscriptions are managed through Mailchimp, a third-party email marketing platform.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your enquiries
  • Send newsletters and updates where you have subscribed
  • Manage mailing list subscriptions
  • Maintain website functionality and security
  • Improve website performance where applicable

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the site functions correctly and to support third-party services used on the site.

Cookies may be used for:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Security and spam protection
  • Newsletter subscription forms
  • Website performance monitoring (if enabled)

Some third-party services, including Mailchimp, may set cookies when you interact with embedded forms or subscription tools.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Mailchimp

We use Mailchimp to manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications.

If you choose to subscribe, your information will be processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy policy.

Mailchimp may transfer and process your personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Mailchimp Privacy Policy:
https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Google reCAPTCHA

This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to help protect forms from spam and abuse.

reCAPTCHA analyses interactions with the website to determine whether a visitor is a human user. This process may collect information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser and device information
  • Mouse movements and interaction data
  • Time spent on the website
  • Other data required for security analysis

This data is processed by Google in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Terms:
https://policies.google.com/terms

Website Hosting

This website is hosted by a third-party hosting provider.

As part of normal website operation, the hosting provider may collect technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited
  • Server error logs

This information is used for security, maintenance, and technical performance.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent

Where you choose to:

  • Subscribe to our mailing list
  • Opt in to receive marketing communications
Legitimate Interests

Where necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Maintain website security
  • Ensure website functionality and reliability

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Maintain relevant correspondence records
  • Manage newsletter subscriptions

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request transfer of your data where applicable
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

info@simonhart.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://www.ico.org.uk

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information submitted through this website.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed as completely secure.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised update date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Simon Hart
info@simonhart.co.uk