GDPR & Privacy Policy

Last updated: [30 April 2025]

This Privacy Policy explains how Ditch The Script (https://ditchthescript.co.uk) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Ditch The Script is operated by:

Data Controller
Karen Haywood
Groby, Leicester
Leicestershire
Mobile: 07523 280193
Email: info@ditchthescript.co.uk

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal data we collect is handled securely and lawfully.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)
Information you provide when contacting us via forms or email
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour (via cookies and analytics)
Any other data you voluntarily submit via our website or in communication with us

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries or requests submitted via the website
Provide services or information you’ve requested
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain internal records
Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

Consent – where you have given clear permission for us to process your data
Contract – to provide services you have requested or agreed to
Legal obligation – where necessary to comply with the law
Legitimate interests – for the purpose of operating and improving our website and services

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data (in certain circumstances)
Object to or restrict how we process your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Please see our [Cookie Policy] for more information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such sites. Please read their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Karen Haywood
Email: info@ditchthescript.co.uk