Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [01/01/2025]

1. Introduction
Welcome to Topinlocal. We are a digital marketing, SEO, and website development agency based in Essex, United Kingdom. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website or services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are
Topinlocal
Essex, United Kingdom
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Website: https://www.topinlocal.com

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.

Business Information: Company name, website URL, business goals.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour.

Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for more information.

4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through:

Website contact forms

Newsletter sign-ups

Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

Direct communication (e.g. email or phone)

5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries

Provide SEO, marketing, and web design services

Send newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent)

Improve our website and services

Comply with legal obligations

6. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds:

Consent – When you opt in to receive marketing or provide your data via a contact form.

Contract – When processing is necessary to deliver a service you’ve requested.

Legitimate Interests – To improve our services and ensure website security.

Legal Obligation – Where we are legally required to retain certain information.

7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, email marketing platforms)

Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.

8. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. This includes SSL encryption, secure servers, and regular reviews of our data handling practices.

9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction or deletion of your data

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you via email.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact: