Privacy Policy

Brighton Ideas
Last updated: 10/02/2026

1. Who I Am

Brighton Ideas is the trading name of Emily-Jane Brighton, a sole trader based at 65 The Willows, Little Harrowden, NN9 5BJ, United Kingdom.

For the purposes of UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), I am the “data controller” of your personal data.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at: ej@brightonideas.uk

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2. The Types of Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Website Visitors

When you visit this website, I may collect anonymised usage data through:

  • Squarespace analytics

  • Google Analytics (when enabled)

This may include information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, and general geographic location. This data does not identify you personally.

Contact Form Enquiries

If you contact me through the website, I collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • The content of your message

Email Subscribers

If you sign up to receive emails or updates, I collect:

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Your email address

If you download a free resource or access gated content, I may collect your name and email address to deliver the resource and send related updates where you have opted in.

Clients

If you engage my services, I may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business details

  • Billing information

I do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How I Collect Your Data

I collect data when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Subscribe to my mailing list

  • Enter into a contract for services

  • Interact with the website (via cookies and analytics)

4. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver agreed services

  • Manage projects

  • Issue invoices

  • Send marketing emails (where you have opted in)

  • Improve my website and services

  • To deliver free resources or downloadable content where requested.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract – Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested.

Legitimate Interests – To operate and improve my business, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.

Consent – Where you have opted in to receive marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Email Marketing

I use Flodesk as my email marketing provider.

You will only receive marketing emails if you have actively opted in.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

7. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Squarespace Analytics

Squarespace provides built-in analytics that track anonymised usage data.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics (when enabled) collects anonymised data about how visitors use the site. This helps me understand website performance and improve user experience.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Device information

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Session duration

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Service Providers

To operate Brighton Ideas, I use trusted third-party providers who may process data on my behalf. These include:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Flodesk (email marketing)

  • Notion (project management and client organisation)

  • QuickBooks (accounting)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to 12 months

  • Client data: up to 6 years for accounting and legal purposes

  • Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access 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 Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact ej@brightonideas.uk.

11. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss.

12. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.