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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27/09/2025
 

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Sam Mangan, collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website or contact me regarding my freelance colour grading and online editing services.

I am committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and that I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

  • Name: Sam Mangan

  • Business: Freelance Colourist & Online Editor

  • Email: sammangan_post@icloud.com

  • Website: sammanganpost.com
     

2. What Data I Collect

I may collect the following personal information when you interact with my website or contact me directly:

  • Your name

  • Contact information (such as email address or phone number)

  • Project details you choose to share with me

  • Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools, if enabled)
     

3. How I Use Your Data

I will only use your personal data for:

  • Responding to your enquiries

  • Providing quotes, services, and project communication

  • Invoicing and accounting purposes

  • Improving my website and services

  • Legal or regulatory compliance

I will never sell or rent your data to third parties.
 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to provide the services you request

  • Legitimate Interests – to manage and improve my business operations

  • Legal Obligation – for accounting and tax purposes
     

5. How Long I Keep Your Data

  • Client project data: retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal purposes.

  • Enquiry emails: retained for up to 2 years unless you become a client.

  • Website analytics data: kept for up to 26 months (if enabled).
     

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of any inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your personal data (where legally possible)

  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise your rights, please contact me at sammangan_post@icloud.com.
 

7. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data safe. Emails and files are stored securely, and only I have access to them.
 

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

This website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Wix Analytics) to track website performance and visitor behaviour. These tools collect anonymised information such as IP addresses, device type, and browsing activity. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings.
 

9. Third-Party Services

I may use third-party tools for:

  • Website hosting (e.g., Wix)

  • Email communication

  • Invoicing and accounting
    Each provider has its own GDPR-compliant privacy policy.
     

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled,
please contact:

Sam Mangan
Email: sammangan_post@icloud.com

If you are not satisfied with my response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

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