Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 January 2026

Pencraig Forge (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit PencraigForge.co.uk.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
📧 hello@pencraigforge.co.uk

Who We Are

Pencraig Forge
Website: https://pencraigforge.co.uk
Country of operation: United Kingdom

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Pencraig Forge is the data controller.

What Personal Data We Collect

We only collect the data we genuinely need.

1. Information You Provide to Us

When you fill in a form on our website (for example, to join our mailing list or contact us), we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any message you choose to send us

This information is sent securely to Mailchimp, our email marketing platform.

2. Automatically Collected Data (Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve performance, content, and user experience.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type and browser
  • Approximate location (country/city level)
  • Referral source (e.g. search engine, social media)

This data is anonymous and does not personally identify you.

How We Use Your Data

We use your data only for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Sending emails you have explicitly opted in to receive
  • Responding to enquiries you send us
  • Improving our website and services
  • Understanding how visitors use our website

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Email Marketing (Mailchimp)

If you sign up to our mailing list:

  • Your data is stored securely by Mailchimp
  • We only send emails you have agreed to receive
  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails

Mailchimp complies with UK GDPR and has appropriate safeguards in place.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to function properly and to collect analytics data.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to work
  • Analytics cookies – used by Google Analytics to measure usage

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for email marketing and analytics cookies
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our website and respond to enquiries

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Email data is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics’ standard retention settings

You can ask us to delete your data at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of incorrect data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, email: hello@pencraigforge.co.uk

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure website hosting
  • Reputable third-party providers (Google, Mailchimp)
  • Limited access to personal data

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

Changes to This Policy

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