PRIVACY POLICY

This website is operated by TMW – The Alternative Digital Advisor, run by Talia Meyer-Wentzel.

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I provide digital, website, branding and communications consultancy services.

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If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at: hello@taliamw.co.uk

I only collect the data I need to run my business effectively and respond to enquiries.

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This may include:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Information you include in contact forms or emails

• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

I use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and messages

• Provide services you’ve requested

• Manage ongoing client relationships

• Improve the website and user experience

• Meet legal or regulatory obligations

 

I do not sell your data or use it for unnecessary marketing.

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and run my business

• Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services

• Legal obligation – where required for compliance (e.g. record keeping)

• Consent – where you have opted in (e.g. cookies)

Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms (such as email providers and website hosting services).

I take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

I only keep your data for as long as necessary:

• Enquiry data: typically up to 12 months

• Client data: retained for the duration of the working relationship and for a reasonable period afterwards (e.g. for accounting/legal purposes)

I may use trusted third-party tools to operate this website and my business, such as:

• Website hosting (e.g. Wix)

• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Email providers

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These providers may process data on my behalf but are required to handle it securely and in line with data protection laws.

This website may use cookies to:

• Understand how visitors use the site

• Improve performance and usability

 

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Where required, you will be asked to consent to cookies when you visit the site.

You have rights under data protection law, including:

• The right to access your data

• The right to request correction of inaccurate data

• The right to request deletion of your data

• The right to restrict or object to processing

• The right to data portability

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how I work or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

f you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact me first so I can resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk