Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
At ianjbarwell.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name and Email Address – When you subscribe to our email list or contact us
- Payment Information – When you purchase products (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communication Data – Any information you provide when contacting us via email or forms
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behaviour:
- Log Data – IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies – We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience (see our Cookie Policy)
- Analytics Data – We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services – Deliver products, process transactions, and enhance user experience
- To Communicate with You – Send updates about our softwares, marketing materials, and respond to enquiries
- To Personalise Your Experience – Tailor content and recommendations based on your interests
- To Analyse and Optimise – Monitor website performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve functionality
- To Comply with Legal Obligations – Meet regulatory requirements and enforce our terms
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent – You have given explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our email list)
- Contract Performance – Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you (e.g., delivering a purchased product)
- Legitimate Interests – We have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our website, fraud prevention)
- Legal Obligation – We must process your data to comply with the law
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service Providers – Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and deliver services (e.g., email marketing platforms like AWeber, payment processors, hosting providers)
- Affiliate Partners – If you purchase through an affiliate link, the affiliate may receive information about the transaction
- Legal Authorities – If required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose information to law enforcement or regulatory bodies
- Business Transfers – In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour
- Deliver targeted advertising
For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services (e.g., affiliate products, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Email Subscribers – Retained until you unsubscribe
- Customer Data – Retained for accounting and legal purposes (typically 7 years)
- Analytics Data – Retained according to our analytics provider's policies
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Restriction – Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Portability – Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
- Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at ian@ianjbarwell.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
11. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: ian@ianjbarwell.com
Website: https://ianjbarwell.com