Privacy Policy.

1. Introduction

StanceDigital ("we," "our," or "us") is a UK-based business committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website stancedigital.co.uk (the "Site") or use our services — regardless of where in the world you are located. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which is one of the strongest privacy frameworks globally. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site. By using the Site and our services, you also agree to our Terms & Conditions.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and business name, that you voluntarily give to us when you fill out our contact form, book a project meeting, or submit a review. You are under no obligation to provide us with personal information of any kind.

Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time on page, referring sources, and device information. Google Analytics uses first-party cookies (see our Cookie Policy) and does not collect any personally identifiable information. IP anonymisation is enabled. Data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by declining cookies in our cookie banner or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customised experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule project meetings.
• Process and publish client reviews you submit (with your consent).
• Send you information you requested about our services.
• Improve our website and user experience.
• Monitor and analyse usage and trends to improve the Site.
• Prevent fraudulent transactions and monitor against theft.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations. Your information is not sold and has never been sold to third parties. Specifically, we may share data:

• By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customise the Site and improve your experience. For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and applications of interest, including advertisements and external services, that are not affiliated with us. Once you have used these links to leave the Site, any information you provide to these third parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy, and we cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

8. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: When you fill in our contact form or accept cookies, you give us clear consent to process your personal data for that specific purpose.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process your data where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and services, provided those interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

9. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

10. Your UK GDPR Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organisation.
• Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled. Visit ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: