Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2026
Last Updated: May 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Alex Hunt, trading as Pixel87, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your personal information in connection with my website and design services.

I comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. INFORMATION I COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

I collect personal information when you:
• Contact me via forms on my website (name, email, phone number, project type, organisation, message)
• Subscribe to my newsletter (email address)
• Book a discovery call (via my scheduling link pixel87.bloom.io)
• Engage my design services (detailed project information, company details, branding assets, feedback)
• Communicate with me (email, Teams, Google Meet, or other agreed channels)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral source, interaction patterns
• Cookies and tracking: via Webflow's hosting platform (please see Section 8)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

I may receive information about you from:
• Webflow (my website host) for analytics and form submissions
• Bloom.io (my scheduling platform) for discovery call bookings
• Communication platforms (Teams, Gmail, Google Meet) if you use these to contact me

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

I process your personal information under the following legal bases:
• Consent: When you sign up for my newsletter or submit contact forms
• Contract: To provide design services and fulfill service agreements
• Legitimate interests: To improve my website, prevent fraud, and provide better service
• Legal obligation: To comply with UK law and regulatory requirements

4. HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

I use your personal data for:
• Service delivery: Responding to inquiries, providing design services, project management
• Communication: Sending project updates, invoices, and service-related correspondence
• Marketing: Sending newsletter updates and relevant service information (only with your consent)
• Website improvement: Analyzing traffic patterns, troubleshooting, and enhancing user experience
• Legal and safety: Protecting my rights, preventing fraud, and complying with law

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND DATA SHARING

5.1 Website Hosting and Analytics

Webflow:
• Hosts my website at www.pixel87.co.uk
• May collect technical and usage data through cookies
• Webflow's privacy policy: https://webflow.com/privacy

5.2 Scheduling and Discovery

Bloom.io:
• Manages my booking system (pixel87.bloom.io)
• Collects information provided during discovery call scheduling
• May have separate privacy terms; please review before booking

5.3 Communication Platforms

If you communicate with me via Teams, Gmail, Google Meet, or similar platforms:
• These platforms' privacy policies govern how they handle your data
• I recommend reviewing their terms before using these services

5.4 Payment Processing

I may use payment processors for invoicing and financial transactions. Payment information is processed securely and in compliance with PCI DSS standards. I do not store full payment card details.

5.5 Other Disclosures

I will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I may disclose information:
• To service providers under data processing agreements
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect my rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With your explicit consent

6. DATA RETENTION

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above:
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years (for customer relationship purposes)
• Newsletter subscribers: Retained until unsubscribe
• Project/service data: Retained for the duration of the engagement plus 7 years (for accounting and legal compliance)
• Website analytics: Typically retained for up to 26 months

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal obligations
• Restrict processing: Limit how I use your data
• Data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Object: Oppose processing in certain circumstances
• Withdraw consent: At any time, if processing is consent-based

To Exercise Your Rights

Contact me at: alex@pixel87.co.uk

I will respond to requests within 30 days (or up to 90 days for complex requests) as required by law.

8. COOKIES

My website uses cookies via Webflow. These include:
• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help me understand user behavior (Google Analytics via Webflow)
• Marketing cookies: Used for retargeting and newsletters (where you have consented)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information, see Webflow's cookie policy or your browser's cookie management tools.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

I operate within the UK and primarily process data domestically. If I transfer data internationally:
• I will use appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or adequacy decisions)
• I will not transfer to countries lacking adequate data protection without your explicit consent

10. SECURITY

I implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
• HTTPS encryption for website connections
• Secure password practices for internal systems
• Limited access to personal data (only as needed)
• Regular security updates for my hosting platform (Webflow)

However, no security system is completely secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

My website and services are not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I learn I have collected data from a child under 13, I will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided information should contact me immediately.

12. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in my practices or applicable law. I will notify you of material changes by:
• Posting the updated policy on my website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of my website or services after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. CONTACT ME

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Alex Hunt trading as Pixel87

Email: alex@pixel87.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7400 374955
Address: Farnborough, United Kingdom

14. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER / SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

If you have unresolved concerns about how I handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Water Lane, Walsall, WS2 9EF

APPENDIX: DATA PROCESSING FOR DESIGN SERVICES

When you engage me for design services, I process your data as follows:

Information Collected:
• Project briefs, strategies, and requirements
• Brand assets, existing design materials, and product screenshots
• Stakeholder feedback and communication
• Business metrics, user data, and performance information

Retention:
• Project files retained for 7 years for accounting/legal compliance
• Confidential project information protected under separate NDAs where applicable

Your Rights:
• You retain all intellectual property rights to project deliverables
• You control use of your confidential information
• You may request data deletion post-project (subject to legal obligations)