Elliotwk.co.uk Privacy policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how elliotwk.co.uk (“the Website”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described here.

Use of Google Analytics

Our Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of each visit.

This data is used to:

• Monitor and analyze Website traffic and usage patterns

• Improve Website performance and user experience

• Generate aggregated statistical reports

Google may also use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads within its advertising network.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit

IP loggers

The Website may use  an IP logger to collect and store visitor IP addresses together with related technical details, including the date and time of access, country, city, battery status, device orientation, connection type, timezone, language settings, use of incognito or private browsing mode, presence of ad blockers, screen size, local IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device information, GPU details, bot name (if applicable), user agent string, referring URL, host name, internet service provider, VPN or proxy detection, Tor usage detection, and virtual machine detection.

• Usage Data:
  We collect information about how you interact with the Website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and browser type.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for:

• Security monitoring and fraud prevention

• Website analytics and performance improvements

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Protecting the rights, property, and safety of the Website and its users

Legal Basis for Processing

We process IP addresses and related data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Interests: To maintain security and improve Website performance.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Consent: Where required, we will seek your consent before collecting or processing certain data.

Data Retention

• IP addresses and related logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes.

• Data may be anonymized or deleted once no longer needed.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Data may be shared only:

• With service providers who assist in operating the Website

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Website or its users

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to processing or request restriction

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Website@elliotwk.co.uk