Privacy Policy

    Last updated: October 2025

    1. Introduction

    Epic Edits LTD ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

    Data Controller: Epic Edits LTD
    Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
    ICO Registration Number: [To be inserted]
    Contact: info@epicedits.co.uk | 020 4576 3998

    2. Legal Basis for Processing

    We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

    • Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our SEO and web design services
    • Legitimate Interests: For business operations, fraud prevention, and service improvement
    • Consent: For marketing communications (which you can withdraw at any time)
    • Legal Obligation: To comply with UK tax, accounting, and legal requirements

    3. Information We Collect

    Personal Information You Provide

    • Name, email address, telephone number, and postal address
    • Company name, business information, and VAT number
    • Payment and billing information
    • Website credentials and access information (securely stored)
    • Communications and correspondence with us
    • Information provided in forms, surveys, or service requests

    Information We Collect Automatically

    When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

    • IP address and approximate geographic location
    • Device information (type, operating system, browser)
    • Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
    • Referring website addresses and search terms used
    • Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)

    4. How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal data to:

    • Provide and deliver our SEO, web design, and digital marketing services
    • Process payments and manage your account
    • Communicate about services, updates, and support
    • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
    • Analyze website usage and improve user experience
    • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
    • Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
    • Resolve disputes and enforce our terms

    5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

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

    • Service Providers: Carefully vetted third-party vendors (hosting, analytics, payment processing, CRM systems) who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements
    • Legal Requirements: When required by UK law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
    • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (with your notification)
    • Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and auditors under confidentiality obligations

    6. International Data Transfers

    Your data is primarily stored and processed in the United Kingdom. Where we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

    • UK adequacy regulations for approved countries
    • Standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO
    • Binding corporate rules or other approved mechanisms

    7. Data Security

    We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

    • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
    • Secure data storage with encryption at rest
    • Regular security assessments and penetration testing
    • Access controls and authentication protocols
    • Staff training on data protection and security

    However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any data breaches as required by UK law.

    8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

    You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

    • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
    • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
    • Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
    • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
    • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
    • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
    • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
    • Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to automated decisions without human oversight

    To exercise these rights, contact us at info@epicedits.co.uk. We will respond within one month of your request.

    9. Data Retention

    We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

    • Provide services and fulfill contractual obligations
    • Comply with legal, accounting, and tax requirements (typically 7 years for financial records)
    • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
    • Maintain marketing consent records (until consent is withdrawn)

    When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policy.

    10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

    We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

    11. Children's Privacy

    Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

    12. Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

    13. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent website notice. The "Last updated" date indicates when the policy was last revised.

    14. Your Right to Complain

    If you believe we have mishandled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

    ICO Contact:
    Website: www.ico.org.uk
    Telephone: 0303 123 1113
    Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF

    15. Contact Us

    For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

    Epic Edits LTD
    Email: info@epicedits.co.uk
    Phone: 020 4576 3998
    Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom