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 the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and the Data Protection Act 2018. These laws require transparency about how personal data is processed and ensure individuals understand their rights. 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 info@johnadewole.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
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 content

Communication data

Messages sent through 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

Direct interactions

You may provide data by contacting us through forms, subscribing to newsletters, sending emails, or submitting comments or messages.

Automated technologies

When you visit the website, certain information may be automatically collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs.

Third-party services

Some data may be processed by services such as website hosting providers, analytics platforms, and 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, or responding to enquiries.

Legal obligation

Where processing is required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

6. How we use your data

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 uses cookies to support functionality and understand website traffic, including essential cookies (required for the site to work), analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), and preference cookies (which remember your settings). You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For full details, please see the Cookie Policy.

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, and 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) or 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 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, and 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, you have 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.

Requests can be submitted via info@johnadewole.com.

13. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may contact the UK regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), at 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. You 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, or 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: