Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ryan Dot Dev is the owner, operator and data controller for the website www.ryandotdev.com and operates as a Web Design & Development service. All enquiries regarding your data can be sent to [email protected]

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or submit information through our onboarding forms.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and transparently.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

2. Information We Collect

When you submit an enquiry, onboarding form, or consultation request, we may collect the following information:

Contact Information

• Name
• Business name
• Business email address
• LinkedIn profile URL (optional)

Project Information

• Website requirements
• Business details
• Desired features
• Budget estimates
• Project preferences
• Desired start date
• Third-party integrations (if applicable)

Consultation Booking Information

• Preferred consultation date
• Preferred consultation time

We only collect information necessary to evaluate and respond to project enquiries.

3. How Your Data Is Collected

Your information is collected when you:

• Submit the onboarding form on this website
• Request a consultation
• Contact us directly via contact form
• Communicate during project discussions

4. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Review and respond to project enquiries
• Schedule consultations
• Communicate regarding potential services
• Prepare proposals or quotations
• Deliver contracted services

Your personal information is never sold or shared for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing:

Legitimate Interest

To evaluate service enquiries and communicate with potential clients.

Contractual Necessity

When processing is required to deliver services requested by a client.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to deliver our services.

These may include:

Payment Processors

Payments may be processed securely through Stripe.

E-commerce Platforms

For e-commerce projects, stores may be built using Shopify.

Video Conferencing

Consultations may be conducted using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

These services may process personal data only to the extent necessary to perform their function.

Each provider maintains its own privacy policy governing how data is handled.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is only retained for as long as necessary to:

• respond to enquiries
• conduct consultations
• provide services
• comply with legal obligations

If a project does not proceed, enquiry information may be deleted after a reasonable period.

Onboarding Form

This website may temporarily store form progress in the user’s browser (using local storage) to allow onboarding forms to be resumed if the page is refreshed or closed. This data is stored only on the user’s device and is automatically cleared when the form is submitted, reset, or when the browser cache is cleared.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to certain types of data processing

Requests can be made by contacting us directly.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.

11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us via our contact form or by email at [email protected].