Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 April 2026

1. Who We Are

Dev by Will is a freelance web design and development service operated by Will. This website is used to showcase our work and allow potential clients to get in touch.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at [email protected].

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide through our website:

  • Contact form: Your name, email address, and message.
  • Review form: Your name, business name, website URL, email address (optional), service type, star rating, and review text.

We do not collect data automatically through tracking scripts, analytics tools, or advertising pixels.

3. How We Use Your Data

The information you provide is used solely to:

  • Respond to your enquiry or message.
  • Display your review on our website (only after manual approval).

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

This website uses a single session cookie which is essential for the site to function properly (e.g. the admin login area). This cookie:

  • Does not track you across other websites.
  • Does not contain personal information.
  • Is deleted when you close your browser.

We do not use any third-party cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely on our web server. We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
  • Password-protected admin access.
  • Rate limiting to prevent abuse.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form messages for up to 12 months from submission, after which they are deleted. Approved reviews remain published until you request removal.

7. Your Rights

Under UK/EU data protection law (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data.
  • Erasure — ask us to delete your data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Withdraw consent — for review publication at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].

8. Third-Party Services

This website uses Google Fonts to load typefaces. Google may collect your IP address when fonts are loaded. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.