🔒 Privacy Policy – DevBee

Effective Date: 25 May 2025

Last updated: 25 May 2025

At DevBee, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

DevBee is a UK-based digital agency offering website development, SEO, Shopify, and social media services to clients in the UK and internationally.

Our contact details:

• Email: contact@devbee.co.uk
• Website: Devbee.co.uk

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following:

• Name and contact details (e.g. email, phone number)
• Business name and website address
• Project requirements
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms)
• Communication records (emails, messages, calls)
• Website usage data via cookies and analytics

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide services you request (e.g. web development, SEO, etc.)
• Contact you about your project or enquiry
• Manage payments and invoices
• Improve our website and services
• Send updates, offers, or newsletters (if you’ve opted in)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your data when:

• You’ve given us consent (e.g. contact form submission)
• It’s necessary for the performance of a contract (e.g. delivering a website)
• We have a legal obligation (e.g. tax records)
• We have a legitimate interest (e.g. to follow up on your enquiry)

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store data securely on trusted platforms including GoDaddy, Contabo, and GDPR-compliant CRM systems. Access is restricted to authorised team members only.

6. Data Sharing

We only share your data with:

• Third-party service providers (e.g. hosting companies, payment processors)
• Advertising platforms (e.g. Google, Facebook) if you use our paid ad services
• Legal authorities if required by law

We do not sell your data to anyone.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies for:

• Basic functionality
• Traffic analysis (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Improving user experience

You can control cookies via your browser settings. See our [Cookie Policy] for more.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request data deletion
• Object to processing
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@devbee.co.uk

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data for up to one year after your project ends or longer if legally required (e.g. for tax purposes).

10. Third-Party Links

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

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

DevBee

Email: contact@devbee.co.uk

Website: Devbee.co.uk