Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [15/05/2025]


Business Name: Ricknicks Marketing (Sole Trader)


ICO Registration Number: ZB898873

  1. Who We Are

Ricknicks Marketing (“I”, “me”, or “my”) is a sole trader business operating in the UK, providing digital marketing and lead generation services.

  1. Data I Collect 
  1. Directly Provided Data:
  • Contact details (name, email, phone number) via lead forms or enquiries.
  • Business information (company name, job role) for B2B services.
  1. Automatically Collected Data:
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type) via cookies.
  • Engagement data (how you interact with ads, emails, or my website).
  1. Third-Party Lead Sources (if applicable):
  • Only from GDPR-compliant providers with verified consent.
  1. How I Use Your Data

Purpose

Legal Basis

Retention Period

Responding to enquiries

Contractual necessity

 1 Month after last contact

B2B lead generation

Legitimate interest*

 1 Month if unresponsive

Email marketing (B2C)

Explicit consent

Until consent withdrawn

Analytics

Legitimate interest

Anonymised after 1 Month

*Legitimate Interest Assessment: I only process B2B data where necessary for professional communications, and this does not override your rights.

  1. Data Sharing & Third Parties

I only share data with:

  • Clients you requested a quote from(with your consent).
  • Tools:GoHighLevel, Bitrix24,Facebook Ads, and Google Analytics (all under GDPR-compliant contracts).
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

International Transfers: For US-based tools (e.g., Google Analytics), I ensure safeguards like the UK IDTA are in place.

  1. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you can:

  • Access your data (free SAR within 30 days).
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion(unless legally required to retain).
  • Object to processing(e.g., opt out of marketing).
  • Withdraw consent(email “UNSUBSCRIBE” to [email protected]).
  1. Data Security

As a sole trader, I implement:

  • Encrypted storage(OneDrive/Google Workspace).
  • 2FA and password managers for all accounts.
  • Annual data audits to delete unnecessary records.
  1. Cookies & Tracking
  • Essential cookies:Always active (e.g., login functionality).
  • Analytics/ad cookies:Only with prior consent (manage via [Cookie Banner]).
  1. Breach Protocol

In the rare event of a data breach:

  • I will notify the ICO within 72 hours if there’s a risk to your rights.
  • I will contact affected individuals without undue delay.
  1. Complaints

If unsatisfied with my response, you may complain to the UK ICO at [ico.org.uk/concerns].

  1. Policy Updates

I will notify you of significant changes via email or website announcements.

Contact Me:


For GDPR requests or questions,

email [email protected].

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