Last updated: 18 August 2026
This privacy policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit scottpollard.co.uk.
This is a personal website operated by Scott Pollard in the United Kingdom.
I take your privacy seriously and aim to collect as little personal information as reasonably necessary to operate and understand the website.
Information I collect
You can browse most of this website without providing any personal information.
Some information may be collected automatically when you visit the website, including:
- your IP address
- browser and device information
- pages you visit
- the date and time of your visit
- referring websites or pages
- general website usage information
This information may be recorded in standard web server logs or collected through website analytics.
Analytics
I may use website analytics to understand how people find and use this website.
Analytics information helps me understand things such as which pages are visited, how visitors arrive at the site and which content is most useful.
Where analytics services use cookies or similar technologies that require consent under UK law, they will only be activated after the appropriate consent has been provided.
I do not use analytics information to personally identify individual visitors.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device by websites.
This website may use cookies that are necessary for the website to function correctly. It may also use optional cookies for purposes such as analytics or embedded third-party content.
Where required, you will be given the opportunity to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also control and remove cookies through your web browser settings.
Contacting me
If you contact me by email or through a contact form, I may receive personal information such as your:
- name
- email address
- message
- any other information you choose to provide
I will only use this information to respond to your enquiry or for another purpose that is clear when you provide it.
I will not add you to marketing mailing lists simply because you have contacted me.
Server logs
Like most websites, the server hosting this website may automatically record technical information about visits.
Server logs are used for purposes including website security, diagnosing technical problems and maintaining the reliability of the website.
These logs may contain IP addresses and other technical information relating to your visit.
Embedded and third-party content
Some pages may contain content or services provided by third parties, such as embedded videos, maps, social media content or other external services.
These services may collect information about your visit or set their own cookies when you interact with them.
Any information collected directly by a third-party service is handled according to that provider’s own privacy policy.
Links to other websites
This website contains links to other websites.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external websites. You should check the privacy policy of the relevant website if you are concerned about how it handles your information.
How your information is used
Where personal information is collected, it may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website
- respond to enquiries
- understand how the website is being used
- diagnose technical problems
- prevent abuse or malicious activity
- maintain the security and reliability of the website
I do not sell your personal information.
How long information is kept
Personal information is only kept for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where there is a legal or legitimate reason to retain it.
Technical server logs may also be retained for a limited period for security, troubleshooting and website administration purposes.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to:
- ask what personal information I hold about you
- request a copy of your personal information
- ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
- ask for your information to be deleted in certain circumstances
- object to or restrict certain uses of your information
- withdraw consent where consent is being relied upon
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the contact details available on this website.
You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your personal information has not been handled appropriately.
Security
I take reasonable technical measures to protect this website and any information associated with it.
However, no website or method of transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to this policy
I may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes to the website, the services it uses or relevant legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the date it was last updated.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Scott Pollard
Website: scottpollard.co.uk
You can contact me using the contact details provided on this website or on hello{@}scottpollard.co.uk