Privacy Policy – Maker’s Edge Consulting

Effective Date: 05/01/2026

Maker’s Edge Consulting (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Automatically collected data:

• Device information (browser type, IP address, time zone)

• Cookies and tracking information (see Section 4)

• Pages you visit and how you interact with our website

  
  

Information you provide:

• Name, email, phone number, company details (via contact forms, newsletter signup, or service inquiries)

• Payment information (if applicable for service agreements)

  
  

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and improve our services and website

• Respond to enquiries and service requests

• Send marketing communications if you have opted in

• Analyse website usage for analytics and security purposes

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to provide services you request

• Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies

• Legitimate interests – for analytics, security, and website improvement
  

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your website experience:

Types of cookies:

• Necessary cookies – required for website functionality

• Analytics cookies – track website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Marketing cookies – for advertising (e.g., Google Ads tracking)

  
  

Consent:

• Upon visiting the site, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.

• You can withdraw or change consent at any time through the cookie settings or your browser preferences.

  
  

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing Your Data

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

• Service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email service)

• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights

  
  

6. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area, for example to Google or hosting providers. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Retention

• Personal data collected through forms or communications is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate business purposes.

• Analytics and cookie data are retained for up to 24 months, depending on service provider settings.
  

8. Your Rights

If you are a UK/EU resident, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you

• Correct or update your data

• Request deletion or restriction of processing

• Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Receive your data in a portable format

• Object to automated decision-making
  

To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@makers-edge.co.uk

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted here with the revised date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: hello@makers-edge.co.uk