Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 June 2026

1. Who We Are

7Fridays (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a web development and AI‑powered digital solutions agency operating the website https://www.7fridays.net. We act as the Data Controller for all personal data collected through this website, as required under GDPR .

Contact details: Email: hello@7fridays.net Website: https://www.7fridays.net

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to operate our website, respond to enquiries, and improve our services. This aligns with GDPR’s requirement to specify what data is collected and why .

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

  • Contact form submissions: name, email address, company name, project details.
  • Email communication: any information you voluntarily send us.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

  • IP address & device information (via server logs and security tools).
  • Analytics data (pages visited, time on site, browser type, approximate location).
  • Cookies (see Section 7).

These categories are standard for websites using analytics and contact forms, which require a GDPR‑compliant privacy notice .

3. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose & Legal Basis)

GDPR requires stating both the purpose and legal basis for each processing activity .

3.1 To Respond to Enquiries

  • Purpose: communicate with you about your project or request.
  • Legal basis: contract necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)) or legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)).

3.2 To Improve Website Performance

  • Purpose: understand how visitors use our website and improve UX.
  • Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)).

3.3 To Maintain Website Security

  • Purpose: detect malicious activity, prevent spam, and secure our servers.
  • Legal basis: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)).

3.4 For Legal Compliance

  • Purpose: comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
  • Legal basis: legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)).

4. How We Use and Share Your Data

GDPR requires transparency about who data is shared with and why .

We may share your data with:

  • Hosting providers (server logs, security).
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Email service providers (for communication).

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary, as required by GDPR and ICO guidance .

  • Contact form enquiries: up to 24 months.
  • Client project data: for the duration of the project + 7 years (legal obligations).
  • Analytics data: according to provider settings (typically 14–26 months).
  • Server logs: up to 12 months.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU/UK visitor, you have the following rights (GDPR Art. 13 requirements) :

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any rights, contact: office@7fridays.net

You may also lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: required for website functionality.
  • Analytics cookies: measure traffic and performance.
  • Preference cookies: remember your settings.

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting environment
  • Access controls
  • Regular security audits

This aligns with GDPR’s requirement to describe security measures in a privacy notice .

9. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The “Last updated” date will always indicate the latest version.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

7Fridays Email: office@7fridays.netWebsite: https://www.7fridays.net