Privacy Policy

Introduction

This page explains what personal data dorkunit.uk collects, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have under UK data protection law. We are based at 2 Greengate St, Oldham OL4 1FN, United Kingdom, and operate dorkunit.uk as the data controller for all personal information processed through this site.

If you have questions about anything in this policy, contact us through the contact section of dorkunit.uk.

What We Collect

If you submit a contact form or send us an email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we collect your email address and any preferences you set. We do not collect payment information — dorkunit.uk does not process transactions of any kind.

We also collect technical data automatically when you visit the site — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This is collected through cookies and analytics tools and is used to improve site performance. None of this technical data is used to identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use contact information solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to mailing lists, share your details with third parties, or use your message content for any purpose other than answering what you asked. Email addresses collected for newsletter subscriptions are used only to send the content you signed up for, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Technical and analytics data is used to identify pages that need improvement and understand which content is useful to readers. This data is processed in aggregate — we look at patterns across the site, not individual user journeys.

Cookies

dorkunit.uk uses cookies to maintain site functionality, retain your preferences between visits, and collect anonymous analytics data. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking basic site functions. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and can be managed through our cookie preference centre or your browser settings.

We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or share your browsing behaviour with marketing networks. Data collected through cookies on dorkunit.uk is used only to operate and improve this site. Adjusting your cookie preferences will not affect your ability to read or use any part of dorkunit.uk.

Third Parties

dorkunit.uk uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous site usage data. Google processes this data on our behalf under a data processing agreement and is prohibited from using it for its own purposes. We may also embed content from third-party platforms such as YouTube or Google Maps, which may set their own cookies when you interact with embedded content.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for commercial purposes. If we are ever legally required to disclose personal data — by court order or regulatory authority — we will share the minimum required and, where legally permitted, notify you.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate information, and ask us to delete data we no longer need. You can also object to certain types of processing and request that we restrict how we use your data while a complaint is being resolved.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us through dorkunit.uk. We will respond within one calendar month. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Data Security and Retention

dorkunit.uk is served over HTTPS and all data in transit is encrypted. Access to any personal data we hold is restricted to members of our team who need it to do their job. We do not retain contact form submissions or email correspondence beyond the period needed to resolve your enquiry.

Analytics data is retained in anonymised, aggregated form and is not linked to individual identifiers. We review our data retention practices periodically and delete data that no longer serves a clear purpose.

Changes to This Policy

This policy is updated when our practices or legal obligations change. The current version with its revision date is always published on dorkunit.uk. Continuing to use the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. If a change materially affects how we handle your personal data, we will flag it prominently before it takes effect.