1. Introduction
Welcome to brendanburr.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter, Measure Twice, Build Once (MTBO).
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to MTBO, we collect your email address via Kit (formerly ConvertKit).
- Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user interactions. This data may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- Newsletter Delivery: To send you updates, educational content, and resources related to self-build.
- Analytics & Website Improvement: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.
4. How Your Data is Stored & Secured
- Newsletter Data: Email subscription data is securely stored by Kit, which complies with GDPR and the UK GDPR. Kit utilizes Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) for lawful data transfers from the EU/EEA, UK, and Switzerland to the United States and elsewhere. You can access and sign Kit’s Data Processing Agreement (DPA) via their Privacy Policy here.
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is stored on Google’s secure servers.
- We do not store or process any personal data directly on our own servers.
5. Your Rights & Choices
Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act, you have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct Your Data: Update or correct any inaccurate information.
- Unsubscribe & Delete Your Data: You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the end of every newsletter. This will remove your email from our mailing list. Additionally, you may request the deletion of your data from Kit’s systems by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies & Tracking
- We use Google Analytics cookies to collect anonymous website usage data.
- By using our website, you consent to the use of these cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
- We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
- We only use trusted third-party services (Kit and Google Analytics) for data processing.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 hello@brendanburr.com