BYTEBADGER
// DATA_PROTECTION

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

1. Who We Are

Byte Badger ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. We are the Data Controller for the personal data we process.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect specific data to provide our services and marketing:

  • Identity Data: Name, Job Title.
  • Contact Data: Email address, Billing address.
  • Technical Data: IP address, Browser type, Time zone (via Cookies).
  • Usage Data: How you use our website (via Analytics).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data under the following Lawful Bases (UK GDPR):

  • Performance of Contract: To build your software, send invoices, and provide support.
  • Legitimate Interests: To send B2B marketing emails (which you can opt-out of) and improve our website security.
  • Legal Obligation: To keep financial records for tax purposes.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We share data only with trusted third-party processors required to run our business:

  • Hosting: Vercel / AWS.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4.
  • Invoicing: Secure Banking/Invoicing Software.

5. International Transfers

Our primary infrastructure involves UK and US-based servers (e.g., Vercel). We ensure all data transfers are protected by standard encryption and security protocols.

6. Data Retention

We retain client project data for 6 years after the end of the contract for legal and tax purposes. Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.
  • Request Correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request Deletion (Right to be Forgotten).
  • Withdraw Consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, email hello@bytebadger.co.uk.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to track website performance and ensure security. By using our website, you agree to our use of essential and analytics cookies.