Effective date: April 12 2024
Last updated: _____
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sustainability John – johnadewole.com.
Your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website.
This website operates in accordance with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
These laws require transparency about how personal data is processed and ensure individuals understand their rights regarding their information.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of data protection law, the Data Controller responsible for this website is:
Name: John Adewole
Website: www.johnadewole.com
Email: info@johnadewole.com
Location: United Kingdom
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: info@ifbgaming.com
3. What Personal Data We Collect
Personal data refers to information that can identify you as an individual.
Depending on how you interact with this website, we may collect the following types of information:
Identity Data
- Name
- Username
- Title or professional information
Contact Data
- Email address
- Contact information submitted through forms
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
Usage Data
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Interaction with website content
Communication Data
- Messages sent through contact forms
- Email communications
Personal data is collected only when necessary and in accordance with data minimisation principles under GDPR.
4. How We Collect Your Data
Data may be collected in the following ways:
Direct interactions
You may provide data by:
- Contacting us through forms
- Subscribing to newsletters
- Sending emails
- Submitting comments or messages
Automated technologies
When you visit the website, certain information may be automatically collected through:
- Cookies
- Analytics tools
- Server logs
Third-party services
Some data may be processed by services such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics platforms
- Email service providers
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, personal data can only be processed if there is a lawful basis.
We rely on the following legal grounds:
Consent
Where you explicitly agree to receive communications or provide data voluntarily.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is necessary for:
- maintaining website functionality
- improving user experience
- responding to enquiries
Legal Obligation
Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
GDPR requires organisations to clearly explain these lawful bases when collecting personal data.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing requested information
- Improving website performance
- Monitoring website usage
- Maintaining website security
- Sending communications where consent has been given
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website may use cookies to improve user experience.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- website usage patterns
- session preferences
- analytics data
Types of cookies used may include:
Essential cookies
Required for website functionality.
Analytics cookies
Used to understand website traffic and performance.
Preference cookies
Remember user settings.
Users may control or disable cookies through browser settings.
8. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with trusted third parties only when necessary.
Examples include:
- website hosting providers
- analytics services
- email service providers
- legal or regulatory authorities where required
All third-party providers are expected to comply with applicable data protection laws.
9. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may store or process data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- adequacy decisions approved by regulators
These safeguards ensure your personal data remains protected.
10. Data Retention
Personal data will only be retained for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods may include:
- contact enquiries: up to 12 months
- analytics data: up to 26 months
- legal compliance records: as required by law
After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
11. Data Security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data, including:
- secure hosting
- encryption where applicable
- access control
- monitoring systems
While we take reasonable steps to protect information, no internet transmission is completely secure.
12. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws, individuals have several rights.
These include the right to:
Be informed
Understand how your data is used.
Access your data
Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction
Limit how your data is processed.
Data portability
Receive your data in a transferable format.
Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Withdraw consent
Where consent is the legal basis.
These rights are recognised under UK data protection legislation.
Requests can be submitted via:
Email: info@johnadewole.com
13. Complaints
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may contact the UK regulator:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.
14. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
15. Children’s Information
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
16. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:
- legal requirements
- technological changes
- updates to website functionality
The latest version will always be available on this page.
17. Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data processing:
Email: info@johnadewole.com
Website: Sustainability John