Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how Ian McLeod uses and protects any information that you give when you use this website. Ian McLeod is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Ian McLeod may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name
- contact information (including email address)
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- To use in order to contact you. This may be in reply to an enquiry you have made.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse web page traffic data and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We use this information only for statistical analysis, and then the data is removed from the system.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at ian@ianmcleod.co.uk
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to .
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Last Updated: 31/07/26
Ian McLeod (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting 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. Data Controller Contact Details
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: ian@ianmcleod.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when contacting us about bespoke jewellery inquiries via our website. This includes:
- Full Name (Required)
- Email Address (Required)
- Phone Number (Optional)
- Any project details or messages provided in your inquiry.
We do not process online payments, nor do we collect sensitive personal data or automated tracking data.
3. How We Use Your Information & Lawful Basis
We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:
- To respond to your inquiries & discuss bespoke orders:
- Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interests (answering customer queries and delivering bespoke services).
- To send updates or marketing (if explicitly requested):
- Lawful Basis: Consent (you can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us).
4. Data Storage & Third Parties
- Website Platform: Our website is hosted on Webflow. Form submissions are securely transmitted and stored to allow us to view and respond to your messages.
- No Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain your inquiry details only for as long as necessary to fulfill your request, manage ongoing bespoke commissions, or comply with standard accounting and legal record-keeping requirements.
6. Your UK GDPR Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Object / Restrict: Object to or restrict how we process your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ian@ianmcleod.co.uk.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection (www.ico.org.uk), if you believe your data has been handled improperly.
7. Cookie Policy
Our website uses strictly essential cookies required for the operation and security of the site (hosted via Webflow).
- Essential Cookies: These enable basic functions like page navigation and security preferences.
- No Analytics or Marketing Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, advertising trackers, or profiling cookies on this website.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our website’s cookie modal or through your web browser settings.