What I collect, why I collect it and what your rights are. Last updated 16 October 2026.
I am John Hogan, a sole trader based in Bideford, North Devon. I am the data controller for the personal information described on this page. You can contact me at hello@johnhogan.co.uk or through the contact form.
If you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, your business name if you give it, the type of work you are interested in and your message. I use this to reply to you and to discuss possible work. The message is sent to my business email, which is provided by Google Workspace. It is not stored in a database on this website.
My lawful basis is legitimate interests, meaning my interest in replying to people who contact me, or taking steps at your request before a contract.
If we correspond by email or in person, I keep that correspondence so I can do the work properly and refer back to what was agreed.
If you become a client, I keep your contact details, project details and billing records. If you give me access to your website, hosting, domain or email settings, I use it only to carry out the work you have asked for. My lawful bases are performing our contract and meeting my legal obligations, such as keeping accounting records.
Invoices and accounts are managed in QuickBooks. Where you pay by Direct Debit, the payment is set up and collected by GoCardless, which collects your bank details itself under its own privacy notice. I see only limited information about the account. I do not receive your full bank details.
Like any website, the server that hosts it records basic technical information when a page is requested, such as your IP address, browser, the page requested and the time. This is used to keep the site secure and working properly, on the basis of legitimate interests.
This website uses a small number of cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always on. Analytics cookies are only set if you choose to allow them, and you can change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer.
| Cookie | What it does | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Remembers your cookie choices so you are not asked again on every page. | Strictly necessary | 6 months |
| _ga and _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to count visits and see which pages are viewed. | Analytics (only with your consent) | Up to 2 years |
I do not sell your information. I use a small number of providers to run my business:
Some of these providers may process information outside the UK. Where they do, they rely on approved safeguards such as the UK data bridge or standard contractual clauses. I may also share information where the law requires it.
If I host or maintain a website for you, I handle the information on it on your instructions. You remain responsible for the website's own privacy policy and cookie notice. I am happy to help you set these up.
I use secure, access-controlled accounts, and I only keep what I need. No system is completely secure, but I take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Under UK data protection law you can ask me to:
To do any of these, email hello@johnhogan.co.uk. I will reply within one month.
If you are unhappy with how I have handled your information, please tell me first so I can put it right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
I may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.