Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Who we are
This website is operated by Clive Kirkman, welder and metal fabricator, trading as an individual. Our registered address is:
Clive Kirkman
Spanbox B25
Centro la Trocha
Coin 29100
Malaga, Spain
Contact: backend@clivekirkman.com
What data we collect
When you submit the contact form we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not collect any other personal data.
We may also collect standard server log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) for security and performance purposes. This data is not linked to you personally.
Legal basis for processing
We process your contact form data on the basis of legitimate interests — specifically, to respond to your enquiry. We do not process your data for any other purpose without your explicit consent.
How we use your data
- To respond to your contact form enquiry
- To improve the performance and security of the website
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services to operate this website:
- Web3Forms — processes contact form submissions. See their privacy policy.
- Google Fonts — loads website typography. See Google's privacy policy.
- Cloudflare — hosts this website and provides security services. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.
Cookies
This website uses a small number of cookies. You will be asked for your consent before any non-essential cookies are set. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Data retention
Contact form messages are retained for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry, and deleted within 2 years thereafter. Cookie consent records are stored for 13 months.
Your rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at backend@clivekirkman.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Data transfers
Your data is processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). Where third-party services transfer data outside the EEA, they do so under standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
For any privacy-related queries write to us at the address above or email backend@clivekirkman.com.