Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11/06/2025

Welcome to Cuttlefish Marketing. Your privacy is important to me, and this policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or use my services.

1. Who I Am

Business Name: Cuttlefish Marketing
Owner: Ellie Digney
Location: Lancing, West Sussex, UK
Contact Email: ellie@cuttlefish-marketing.com

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact details – such as your name, email address, phone number (when you fill out a contact form or email me).

  • Business information – such as your business name, website, and project details.

  • Usage data – such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics tools like Google Analytics).

  • Marketing preferences – if you sign up for a newsletter or marketing updates.

3. How I Use Your Information

I may use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Provide and manage services you’ve requested

  • Send relevant marketing communications (with your consent)

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under data protection laws, I rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – for sending marketing emails.

  • Contract – to provide services or respond to enquiries.

  • Legitimate interest – to improve the website and promote services.

  • Legal obligation – where required to comply with the law.

5. How I Store Your Data

Your personal information is stored securely on password-protected systems. I take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or to meet legal or contractual obligations.

6. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing. However, I may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email platforms)

  • Professional advisors (e.g. accountants, legal advisors)

  • Regulators or law enforcement (where required by law)

All third-party services comply with relevant data protection laws.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can exercise your rights by contacting me at ellie@cuttlefish-marketing.com.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to understand how users interact with the site and improve the user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to my Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be posted here with the date of the last update.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how I handle your data, please get in touch:

Email: ellie@cuttlefish-marketing.com