Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Scotland Websites (a trading name of Digital Essentials) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website scotlandwebsites.co.uk.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Data

When you fill out our contact form or enquiry form, we collect personally identifiable information such as your:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Business type
• Message content

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device type and operating system

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Send you quotes and information about our services
• Communicate with you about your website project
• Improve our website and services
• Analyse website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (e.g., email services, hosting providers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality of our website.

6. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation.
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain contact form submissions for up to 3 years unless you request earlier deletion.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. 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 revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: