Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DEVOTOMY LTD (trading as "7DayWeb", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website design and development services, visit our website at 7dayweb.co.uk, or interact with us in any way.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).²

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• Business information (company name, industry, website requirements)
• Communication preferences
• Project requirements and specifications
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• Device information (browser type, operating system, IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
• Referral sources and marketing campaign effectiveness

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: To provide our website design and development services
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, conduct marketing, and prevent fraud
• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
• Legal Obligation: To comply with accounting, tax, and other legal requirements

4. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and deliver our website design and development services
• Communicate with you about your project and our services
• Process payments and manage billing
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
• Protect against fraud and ensure website security

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, payment processors, email services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: Any other sharing with your explicit permission

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Generally, we keep client data for 7 years after project completion for accounting and legal purposes, and marketing data until you withdraw consent.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@7dayweb.co.uk. We will respond within one month.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.³ For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure hosting, regular security assessments, and staff training.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other appropriate safeguards as required by UK GDPR.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

13. Contact Us