Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 31st May 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

The Blip Ltd (trading as chrishodges.me.uk) ("we", "our", "us") is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: privacy@chrishodges.me.uk
Address: W8a Knoll Business Centre, 325-327 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, England, BN3 7GS

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number)
• Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, cookies)
• Usage data (e.g. how you use our website)

We only collect data that is necessary for the purpose for which it is being collected.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries or provide services
• Communicate with you (e.g. newsletters, if you opt in)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following:

• Your consent (e.g. when you subscribe to a newsletter)
• Our legitimate interests (e.g. responding to enquiries)
• A legal obligation
• The performance of a contract

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties who help us deliver our services (e.g. website hosting, email platforms), under strict data protection agreements.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability (in certain cases)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our website is used. You can manage your cookie preferences for this site by visiting the Cookies page.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check back regularly for updates.