Last updated: 06/02/26

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://josephacquaye.com (“the website”) or contact us.

Your privacy is important, and we are committed to handling your personal data transparently and responsibly, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Josephacquaye.com

Contact email: hello@josephacquaye.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us using the email address above.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you choose to provide when you:

• Contact us via a contact form
• Send an email enquiry
• Leave a comment on our website

This may include:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any information you choose to include in your message

You provide this information voluntarily.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address (anonymised)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referring website or source

This information does not directly identify you and is used for analytical and performance purposes only.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Personal information is used for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries or messages you send
• To communicate with you where necessary
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To understand how visitors interact with the website
• To meet any applicable legal or regulatory requirements

Your information is not used for unsolicited marketing.

4. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the website, such as:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation paths
• Device and browser type
• General location (city or region level)

This information helps us understand website usage and improve content and performance.

Google Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent via the cookie banner. Data collected by Google may be transferred outside the UK; however, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with UK GDPR requirements.

5. Cooky Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide insights into how the site is used.

How Cookies Are Used

Cookies on this website are used for:

• Strictly necessary cookies – required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies – used to understand website usage and performance

You can accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and managing communications
• Consent – where you have provided it (e.g. analytics cookies)
• Legal obligations – where processing is required by law

7. Data Sharing

Personal data is not sold, rented, or traded.

Information may only be shared with:

• Trusted service providers (such as website hosting or analytics providers)
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with UK data protection laws.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary:

• Contact and enquiry data is kept only for the period required to respond and manage communication
• Analytics data is retained in line with Google’s standard retention settings

9. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion or restriction of processing
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests relating to your data can be made by contacting:
hello@josephacquaye.com

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.