Privacy Policy

1. Who I am

This website is operated by Eugen Hanusch.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller.

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name and email address (if you contact us)
  • Messages or information you choose to send us
  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookie and tracking data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

3. How we collect your data

Personal data may be collected through:

  • Contact forms or direct email correspondence
  • Website analytics tools
  • Cookies and similar technologies

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear permission (for example, cookies)
  • Legitimate interests – to operate, maintain, and improve the website
  • Legal obligation – where processing is required by law
  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to provide a service you request

5. How we use your data

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communications
  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Monitor security and prevent misuse

6. Analytics and third-party services

We may use third-party services to support the operation of this website, such as:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers

These third parties process data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. International data transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Typical retention periods include:

  • Contact enquiries: 12 months
  • Analytics data: according to provider retention settings
  • Legal or regulatory records: as required by law

9. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

For more information about how we use cookies and how you can manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the effective date will be updated above.

13. Contact details

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

[blog@greatworldwelivein.com]