PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: 26th August, 2025
At Corvelle Ltd, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website (https://corvelle.co.uk) or our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who we are
Corvelle Ltd is a UK-based company providing website development, SEO, and digital marketing solutions.
📍 Registered Address: Bournemouth, England
📧 Contact Email: info@corvelle.co.uk
Information we collect
We may collect personal information when you interact with us in the following ways:
a) Information you provide
Name, email, phone number, and company details (via contact forms, enquiries, or contracts).
Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers; we do not store full card details).
Project-related information you provide to deliver our services.
b) Information collected automatically
IP address, browser type, device information.
Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
c) Comments & Media (WordPress)
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, IP address, and browser user agent string (for spam detection).
An anonymised hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service (see their privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/).
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract location info.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Provide and deliver services you request.
Communicate with you regarding enquiries, projects, or support.
Process payments and issue invoices.
Improve our website, services, and marketing.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
Legal obligation – to comply with tax and accounting requirements.
Contractual necessity – to provide the services you request.
Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
Legitimate interest – to improve our website, services, and user experience.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze traffic.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies (lasts one year).
- Login/session cookies may also be used if you have an account.
- Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may track anonymised usage patterns.
You can control cookies via your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited those websites directly. They may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
Who We Share Your Data With
SWe may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, payment processors).
- Legal authorities if required by law.
- Subcontractors/business partners involved in delivering your project.
We do not sell your personal data.
Data Retention
Comments: retained indefinitely to recognise follow-up comments.
Client/project data: retained for as long as necessary to deliver services and for up to 6 years for accounting/legal compliance.
User profiles (if registered): retained until you delete or request deletion.
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”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., marketing, cookies).
To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
International Data Transfers
Some services we use (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) may transfer data outside the UK/EEA. We ensure such transfers are protected using legal safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no online system is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
📧 info@corvelle.co.uk