Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.herpathforward.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. Last updated: 7 September 2025.
Information We Collect
When you use our contact form or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Technical information (e.g., your IP address), automatically collected via tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
We may also collect technical information, such as your IP address, automatically when you visit our site through tools like Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form.
- Send newsletters and marketing communications (if you have opted in).
- Analyse website usage to improve our content and services.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (newsletter sign-up or contact form submission).
- Legitimate interest (improving the website and understanding usage trends via analytics).
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, marketing, and website functionality. This includes Google Analytics and MailerLite forms.
For detailed information, see our separate Cookies Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences using the banner provided on our site.
Affiliate Links
Some pages and posts on this website contain affiliate links. These are links to third-party companies whose products or services I recommend, and if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help support the maintenance and creation of content on this site. I only recommend products, services, or experiences that I personally use or genuinely believe will provide value to my readers. Compensation received through affiliate partnerships does not influence the content, topics, or opinions expressed on this site.
Referral Links
Some content on this website may include referral links for services or apps that I personally use. If you sign up or take an action through a referral link, I may receive a small reward, credit, or incentive, again at no additional cost to you. Participation in any referral offer is entirely optional, and you are free to search for or access any service independently without using a referral link.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal data until:
- You request its deletion, or
- It is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- Object to processing where lawful.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@herpathforward.co.uk
Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data is stored securely on our website servers and third-party services we use, such as MailerLite for newsletter management and Google Analytics for website analysis.
If you are visiting from outside the UK or EU, additional local privacy laws may apply. By using our site or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in this policy.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be published on this page.