PRIVACY POLICY
davidbrisbourne.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy is intentionally straightforward because we collect very little data. Please read it carefully.
Questions? Contact us at davidbrisbourne99@gmail.com
Who We Are
davidbrisbourne.com is operated by David Brisbourne, an individual based in the United Kingdom.
davidbrisbourne.com is the data controller for any personal data collected through this Website. We are an individual operator based in the United Kingdom.
Contact: davidbrisbourne99@gmail.com
We do not currently meet the threshold for mandatory registration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). We will review this if our data processing activities change significantly.
What Data We Collect
2.1 Data You Give Us Directly
We do not currently operate any contact forms, comment sections, or email sign-up forms. We do not actively collect any personal data from visitors.
If you choose to contact us directly by email, we will receive your email address and any information you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to you and delete it once the conversation is closed.
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, our hosting provider may automatically log certain technical data. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time of visit
- Referring website
- Device type
This data is collected at a server level by our hosting provider and is used for security and basic operational purposes. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
This Website is hosted by Netlify, Inc. ("Netlify"), a static site hosting and content delivery network provider. Netlify automatically logs standard technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and requested pages) as part of operating its hosting infrastructure, for security and operational purposes. Netlify's standard hosting service does not set cookies for visitors to this Website by default; we do not use Netlify's optional Forms, Identity, or Analytics features, which may set cookies of their own if enabled in future.
2.3 Analytics
We do not currently use any analytics tools. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy before doing so and will obtain your consent if any cookies are involved.
2.4 Donations via JustGiving
We do not collect, receive, or process any personal or financial data in connection with donations. Our Website links to a JustGiving fundraising page for Tourettes Action. All donation processing and data collection is handled exclusively by JustGiving under their own Privacy Policy at justgiving.com/privacy-policy.
We have no access to any data you submit to JustGiving. JustGiving is the independent data controller for all information you provide on their platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where we do process personal data, we rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Server-level logging for Website security and operation.
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Responding to direct email enquiries.
We do not process any data on the basis of consent at this time. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.
How We Use Your Data
Any personal data we hold is used only for the purpose it was collected:
- Server logs — to maintain Website security and diagnose technical issues
- Email correspondence — to respond to your message only
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making of any kind.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Full stop.
The only third parties who may process data in connection with this Website are:
- Netlify, Inc. — our hosting provider, who processes server logs as part of operating the Website infrastructure.
JustGiving — who operates independently as a data controller for any donation-related data. We share no data with JustGiving and receive none from them.
We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
International Data Transfers
Our hosting provider, Netlify, Inc., is based in the United States. Netlify uses standard contractual clauses and equivalent safeguards, as set out in their Data Processing Agreement, to protect data transferred outside the UK.
JustGiving may transfer data internationally in accordance with their own privacy policy and applicable transfer mechanisms.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Server logs — retained by our hosting provider in accordance with their own retention policy, typically 30–90 days
- Email correspondence — deleted within 12 months of the last message
We hold no donation data. That data is retained by JustGiving under their own policy.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights over any personal data we hold about you:
- Right of access: Request a copy of data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to pause processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at davidbrisbourne99@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
We cannot action rights requests relating to data held by JustGiving. Contact them directly at support.justgiving.com for any data they hold about you.
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect any personal data we hold, including use of HTTPS encryption across the Website. In the event of a data breach likely to affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours as required by UK GDPR.
Children
This Website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has contacted us, please let us know and we will delete any data immediately.
Third-Party Links
This Website links to JustGiving. This Privacy Policy applies only to davidbrisbourne.com. We are not responsible for JustGiving's privacy practices and encourage you to read their policy before submitting any personal data on their platform.
Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy as our Website evolves — particularly when we finalise our hosting provider or introduce any new features. We will always revise the "Last Updated" date above when changes are made.
Contact
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data: