Last updated: 21/02/2025

Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how In Light Marketing (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

The type of Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Personal identifiers (for example, name and contact details)
• Information about your devices (for example, IP addresses and cookie data)
• How you browse our websites
• Any information you provide when contacting us or using our services

How We Use Your Data

We collect personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our freelance marketing services
• To communicate with you, including responding to enquiries
• To send marketing communications where consent has been given
• To improve our services through analytics and performance tracking
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• To manage contracts and client relationships

This website is not intended for use by children, and we do not knowingly collect, use, or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

Legal Basis for Collecting This Data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – When you opt-in to receive marketing communications
• Contract – When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you
• Legal Obligation – To comply with legal requirements (e.g., tax or fraud prevention)
• Legitimate Interests – When processing is necessary for our business interests (e.g., improving services, ensuring security), provided that your rights do not override these interests
• Vital Interest – In rare cases, we may process personal data where it is necessary to protect someone’s life or physical safety

Third-Party Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with the following third parties:

• Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, web hosting services, CRM systems)
• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights)
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement where required by law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention & Security Measures

We retain your personal data until you opt out or until it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

While we take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, please be aware that the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security during transmission. However, once we receive your information, we handle it using strict procedures and security features to help prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Your information is stored by In Light Marketing.

Opting Out of Communications

You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time. You can do this by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
• Contacting us directly at julie@inlightmarketing.co.uk

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us at julie@inlightmarketing.co.uk

How to Complain

If you have any concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You can reach us at:

julie@inlightmarketing.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection authority.

You can contact the ICO in the following ways:

• Website: www.ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113
• Post: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

We encourage you to contact us first, but you are free to approach the ICO at any time.

Security Measures

Your information is stored by In Light Marketing.

While we take appropriate measures to protect your personal data, please be aware that the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security during transmission. However, once we receive your information, we handle it using strict procedures and security features to help prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. Cookies help us:

• Recognise repeat visitors
• Understand how visitors interact with our site
• Improve content and user experience

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in data protection laws or business practices. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
julie@inlightmarketing.co.uk