Who I am

This website is operated by Colin Dean
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me at: coldauthor1@gmail.com

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What personal data I collect

Contact emails
If you contact me via the email link on this website, I will receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.

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Website usage data
This website may use analytics tools to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the site (for example, pages visited and time spent). This helps me understand how the website is used and improve it.

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Cookies
The site may use cookies to support analytics and basic website functionality. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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How I use your data

I only use personal data to:
• respond to enquiries you send
• maintain correspondence where relevant
• understand how the website is used and improve it

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

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Where your data is stored

Emails you send are stored securely within my email provider (Google/Gmail).
Analytics data is processed by the analytics provider in accordance with their privacy policies.

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How long I keep your data

Emails are retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or maintain relevant correspondence. They may be deleted periodically.

Analytics data is retained in line with the analytics provider’s standard retention settings.

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Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
• request access to your personal data
• request correction or deletion
• object to processing
• lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.

Last updated: Feb 2026