Last Updated 1st March 2025
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.damianrees.co.uk.
is operated by Make Human Ltd. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: hello@makehuman.co
Company Name: Make Human Ltd
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
1. Website Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse how visitors use our website. GA4 collects data such as:
• Your IP address (anonymised)
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referral sources (e.g., search engine, social media)
• Browser and device information
This data is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us understand and improve our website performance. Google may process this data on our behalf in accordance with their privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out tool.
Lawful basis for processing: Legitimate interests (to analyse website performance and improve user experience).
2. Contact Forms
If you submit a contact form on our website, we collect:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Any other information you provide in your message
We use this data to respond to your enquiry and do not use it for marketing unless you explicitly consent.
Lawful basis for processing: Consent (by submitting the form) or legitimate interests (to respond to your enquiry).
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and improve your experience.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Optional Cookies (Analytics & Preferences)
We use analytics cookies to track website performance. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings or through our cookie banner.
Cookie Storage Periods
• Comment form cookies (if opted in) last for 1 year
• Login cookies last for 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
• Article editing cookies expire after 1 day
For more details on how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly.
These websites may:
• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Track your interaction with embedded content
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how your data is processed.
5. Comments & Spam Detection
If you leave a comment on our site, we collect:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Your IP address (to detect spam)
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
• Contact form submissions are stored for 6 months.
• Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months before being anonymised.
• Registered user accounts (if applicable) remain active until manually deleted.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
• Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction – Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request deletion of your data (except where required for legal obligations).
• Objection – Object to processing of your data for analytics or marketing purposes.
• Data Portability – Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within one month as required by law.
Where Your Data is Sent
• Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
• Google Analytics processes anonymised user data under its own privacy policies.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. If there are significant changes, we will notify you via our website.
Need More Information?
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.