Privacy & GDPR Policy

At Local Exposure Ltd, we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Local Exposure Ltd is a web design and digital marketing agency. For the purposes of data protection, we are the Data Controller.

• Company Name: Local Exposure Ltd
• Contact Email: info@localexposure.co.uk
• Postal Address: Bridge Court, Bridge St, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4QQ

2. Data We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services or improve your experience on our website. This includes:

• Identity Data: Name, job title, and company name.
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and billing address.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns via cookies.
• Project Data: Content, images, and login credentials provided for web development.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your information based on contractual necessity (to build your site) or legitimate interest (to answer inquiries). Specifically:

• To deliver web design, hosting, and maintenance services.
• To manage billing and accounting.
• To send project updates and occasional marketing (which you can opt out of at any time).
• To ensure the security and functionality of our website.

4. Data Retention

We don’t keep your data forever. We hold personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements (typically 6 years after a contract ends for tax purposes).

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share information with trusted third parties necessary to run our business, such as:

• Hosting Providers (e.g., WP Engine, AWS).
• Domain Registrars.
• Software Tools (e.g., CRM systems, Google Analytics).

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right	Description
Access	Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification	Ask us to correct any inaccurate information.
Erasure	Request that we delete your data (“Right to be forgotten”).
Portability	Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
Objection	Object to your data being used for direct marketing.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users and analyze site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, but note that some parts of our site may become inaccessible.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@localexposure.co.uk

Disclaimer: This document is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and specific business practices. I recommend having a legal professional review your final policy to ensure it meets all UK/EU regulatory requirements.