Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Edward Taylor, trading as Acanthus Carpentry, a sole trader registered in the United Kingdom.
Data Controller: Edward Taylor trading as Acanthus Carpentry 28 Glamorgan Street Cardiff CF5 1QS
Email: acanthuscarpentry@gmail.com Website: acanthuscarpentry.com
What This Policy Covers
This privacy policy explains how we handle any information that may be collected when you visit acanthuscarpentry.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Data We Collect
This website does not collect, store, or process any personal data directly. We do not use contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, analytics tools, or user accounts.
However, certain technical data may be processed automatically as part of standard website operation:
Server Logs (Hostinger) Our hosting provider, Hostinger, may automatically log basic technical information including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is processed by Hostinger as part of their infrastructure services. This data is used solely for server performance and security purposes and is not accessible to or used by us. For more information, please refer to Hostinger’s Privacy Policy.
Security Scanning (Wordfence) This website uses Wordfence, a security plugin, to protect against malicious traffic and attacks. Wordfence may process your IP address to identify and block security threats. This processing is carried out in our legitimate interest of maintaining website security. For more information, please refer to Wordfence’s Privacy Policy.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where any technical data is processed, we rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Legitimate interests — maintaining the security and integrity of this website.
How Long Data Is Retained
We do not retain any personal data ourselves. Any technical data held by our hosting provider or security provider is subject to their own retention policies.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties. Limited technical data may be processed by our service providers (Hostinger, Wordfence) solely in connection with the services they provide to us.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access — to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data where applicable
- Right to restriction — to request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to data portability — to receive your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at acanthuscarpentry@gmail.com. We will respond within one calendar month.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk Phone: 0303 123 1113
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: acanthuscarpentry@gmail.com Post: 28 Glamorgan Street, Cardiff, CF5 1QS