1. Who we are

This website, ByteStart.co.uk, is owned and operated by Contract Eye Limited (company number 06974664, registered in England & Wales), trading as ByteStart.co.uk.
Registered office: 71–75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ.

Contract Eye Limited is the data controller responsible for this site.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at info@bytestart.co.uk.

2. Personal data we collect

We only collect personal data that you choose to give us or that is collected automatically when you use the site:

  • Newsletter sign-ups: your name and email address when you subscribe.
  • Analytics data: anonymised usage information via cookies (Google Analytics, Clicky).
  • Advertising cookies: some advertisers may place cookies for targeted advertising.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information and access times may be logged for security and performance.

3. How we use your personal data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
  • To analyse website traffic and improve the site.
  • To maintain site security and prevent abuse.
  • To display advertising relevant to your interests.

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR we rely on:

  • Consent – when you sign up to the newsletter or accept cookies.
  • Legitimate interests – for site analytics, security, and performance.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any newsletter or emailing us at info@bytestart.co.uk.

5. Third-party processors

We use carefully selected third parties to help run our site and services:

  • Mailchimp – to manage and send newsletters.
  • Google Analytics – for website traffic reporting.
  • Clicky.com – for performance and behaviour analytics.
  • Advertising partners – who may set cookies for targeted advertising.

These providers only process data on our behalf and under strict data protection terms.

6. Data retention

  • Newsletter data (name, email) is retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics data is retained for as long as necessary for reporting, normally no longer than 26 months.
  • We may retain limited records (e.g. proof of consent or unsubscribe requests) if required by law.

7. Your rights

You have rights under UK data protection law to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Ask us to correct, update, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to how we process your data.
  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
  • Withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data (see www.ico.org.uk).

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site usage. For full details, please see our separate Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.

Contact us

For questions about this policy or your data:

  • Email: info@bytestart.co.uk