Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is the individual operating pearlblogger.com (James Miller, 14 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5PQ, United Kingdom; email: info@pearlblogger.com).
This website is operated by an individual, not a registered company. Processing of personal data is carried out in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We collect only the data you provide directly:
- Name and email address (via the contact form)
- Message content and any project details you share
- Technical data automatically logged by the server (IP address, browser, timestamp) for security purposes
We do not collect payment data directly. Payments are made by bank transfer after delivery.
3. Purpose and Legal Basis
Your data is processed solely to respond to your enquiry and, where agreed, to carry out the recording or editing service. The legal basis is Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps) and Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests in responding to enquiries).
We do not use your data for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
4. Retention
Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer period is required by law or necessary for an ongoing project. Server logs are deleted after 30 days.
5. Third Parties
Your data is not sold or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. We may use a hosting provider to store server data; these providers are bound by data processing agreements.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@pearlblogger.com. We will respond within one calendar month.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries: info@pearlblogger.com