Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Health Host & Design (operated by Jasper Thornfield) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, hostndesign.com. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search term
- Cookie identifiers
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other information that directly identifies you unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms (which we do not currently use). No personal data is stored in databases.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- To improve the content, structure, and performance of our website
- To deliver relevant advertising through third-party networks
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is shared with third parties except as described below.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies: Used by analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our site
- Advertising cookies: Used by third-party advertisers to show you relevant ads
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To track anonymous usage patterns and improve content. Google’s Privacy Policy is available here.
- Google AdSense: To display targeted advertisements. AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of AdSense advertising here.
- Cloudflare: To provide security and performance optimisation. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and other technical data for DDoS protection and CDN services.
We do not control the data practices of these third parties. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data. This includes secure servers, SSL encryption, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take all reasonable steps to protect your information.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right of access to your data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making
Since we do not collect personally identifiable information directly, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe we hold any data about you (e.g., through server logs), you may contact us to request access or deletion.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Jasper Thornfield
Email: [email protected]
Address: Pancakes On The Rocks
4 Hickson Rd,
The Rocks NSW 2000,
Australia
For complaints related to data processing, you may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.