1. Introduction
Welcome to iancowie.co.uk (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Personal Identification Data: Name, email address (e.g. if you contact us or subscribe)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths
Cookies and Tracking Data: See Section 6
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Operate and maintain our website
Respond to enquiries
Send communications (if you opt in)
Analyse website traffic and improve performance
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – for cookies and marketing communications
Legitimate Interests – to improve and operate the website
Legal Obligation – where required
5. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics collects information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Device and browser information
Approximate location (based on IP address)
This data is anonymised where possible and used to improve the website.
Google may process this data on servers outside the UK. Safeguards are in place in accordance with data protection laws.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
Using browser settings
Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Cookies and Consent
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies
Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies).
You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Manage your preferences
You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or cookie banner (if available).
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.
Learn more at: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics providers)
Legal authorities if required
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us below.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will appear on this page.
13. Contact Us
Email: hello@iancowie.co.uk
Website: iancowie.co.uk
14. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://www.ico.org.uk
Last updated: 23-04-26