This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with JustinSomper.com (the “Site”), operated by Justin Somper, c/o JustinSomper.com (“we”, “us”, “our”).

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

• Contact Form: When you use our contact form at /contact/, we collect your name, email address, and message.
• Newsletter Sign-up: If you subscribe, we collect your email address and any stated preferences.

Information collected automatically

• Usage and device data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
• Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

Information from third parties

• Google Analytics for aggregated usage statistics.
• Email delivery via Bravo (for newsletters and contact notifications).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form.
• Provide newsletters and updates (where you have opted in).
• Analyse and improve the Site via Google Analytics.
• Ensure security and functionality of the Site.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU GDPR)

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, analytics where consent is required).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to enquiries, site security).
• Legal obligations (where applicable).

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. You can control cookies in your browser or via our consent banner. Learn more in our Cookie Policy or at Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

• Service providers: 123 Reg (hosting), Bravo (email services), Google (analytics).
• Legal/disclosure: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. International Transfers

Data may be processed in Australia (where Justin Somper resides) and the UK (hosting). We take steps to help ensure appropriate safeguards under applicable laws (UK GDPR, Australian Privacy Act, NZ Privacy Act, and—where relevant—US/California regulations).

7. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions: retained as long as necessary to respond and for record-keeping.
• Newsletter data: retained until you unsubscribe.
• Analytics: per Google Analytics retention settings.

8. Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

9. Your Rights

• UK/EU (GDPR): Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, withdraw consent.
• Australia: Access, correction, complaint to OAIC.
• New Zealand: Access, correction, complaint to the Privacy Commissioner.
• California (CCPA): Right to know, delete, and non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with an amended “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us