Privacy & Cookies

Privacy & Cookies Policy last updated 24/08/25

1. Who We Are

Thanks Tom Web Design is based in Dorset, UK, providing web design, hosting, and digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses.

For data protection purposes, Thanks Tom Web Design is the “data controller” of any personal information collected through this website.

We only collect the information we need to deliver our services. This may include:

Contact details (name, email, phone number) – when you fill in a form, sign up to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
Business details – if you provide them when enquiring about our services.
Website usage data – collected via cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how our site is used.
Client project information – if you engage us for design, hosting, or marketing services.

We process your data on the legal bases of consent, contract, and legitimate interests (such as improving our services and responding to enquiries).

We may use your information to:

We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (such as hosting providers, payment processors, or newsletter platforms) who help us run our business.
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.

All providers we use are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our behalf.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Enquiries: up to 12 months.
Client data: for the duration of the contract plus 6 years (for legal/accounting purposes).
Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
Complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) if you believe we’ve mishandled your data.

To exercise your rights, contact us at tom@thankstom.co.uk.

Our website uses cookies to improve performance and your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

We use:

You can control cookies through your browser settings and decline non-essential cookies when prompted by our cookie banner.

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please check their policies.

We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Thanks Tom Web Design