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Last updated: 16 October 2025
Website: https://josephboyd.xyz

Legal Imprint (UK)

Company name: Boyd & Partners Limited
Registered address: 2 Elkington Close, Thornaby on Tees, TS17 0FZ, United Kingdom
Contact email: contact@josephboyd.xyz
Website: https://josephboyd.xyz
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Company registration number: 14430760

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal data when you use josephboyd.xyz (“Website”). We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

Boyd & Partners Limited, 2 Elkington Close, Thornaby on Tees, TS17 0FZ, United Kingdom
Contact: contact@josephboyd.xyz

What Personal Data We Process

1) Data you provide

If you contact us (email or LinkedIn), we process the information you send, e.g.:

  • Name, email address, profile information

  • The content of your message and any attachments

2) Usage/analytics data

We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate usage of the Website (pages visited, session duration, device/browser type, approximate location). We do not use advertising or marketing trackers.

Purposes and Legal Bases

  • Website analytics and performance – to understand traffic and improve the Website.
    Legal basis: Legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)); or Consent where required by PECR for analytics cookies.

  • Communications – to respond to enquiries.
    Legal basis: Legitimate interests (correspondence you initiate).

We do not sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.

Data Retention

  • Enquiries: retained only as long as necessary to address your request and for routine business archiving.

  • Analytics: retained according to Google’s standard retention settings you configure in GA (e.g., 2–26 months). We only access aggregated reports.

International Transfers

Google may process data outside the UK (e.g., in the United States). Transfers rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Google’s published measures.

Your Rights (UK)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object (including to analytics based on legitimate interests), and data portability (where applicable). To exercise rights: contact@josephboyd.xyz

You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. The Website is informational, with limited data collection and no payments or user accounts.

Third-Party Links

Links to third-party sites (e.g., LinkedIn) are provided for convenience. Their privacy practices are separate; please review their policies.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how and why we may use cookies or similar technologies on josephboyd.xyz.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device. Strictly necessary cookies enable core functionality; non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising) require consent under PECR in the UK.

Our use of cookies

  • Strictly necessary cookies: We do not currently set any beyond what is required to deliver the Website.

  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to measure aggregate traffic and performance. We do not use advertising features.

Managing cookies

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Instructions are typically found under “Privacy & Security” in your browser. If you opt out or block cookies, the Website should still function, but performance analytics may be incomplete.

Google information and opt-out

How to Contact Us

For privacy or cookie questions, or to exercise your rights: Email: contact@josephboyd.xyz