Our privacy policy

Last updated: 15 July 2026

This privacy policy explains how Thirdperson Words trading as 3PW (‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit 3PW.co.uk (the ‘site’).

This policy is effective from 15 July 2026. Our data controller for the purposes of applicable data protection law is [Insert Name/Company Name]. For any enquiries or requests regarding your data, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

By using the site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide to us

• Email signups: If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we collect your email address (and any name you provide).

• Contact forms: If you submit a contact form, we collect the information you include, such as your name, email address, and message content.

Information collected automatically

• Analytics data: We use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to collect information about how visitors use the site, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website.

• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings – see Section 6.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as financial, health, or government ID data) through this site.

Information from other sources

We may also receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as social media platforms (e.g. if you interact with our page on LinkedIn). This may be combined with other information you provide to us directly.

2. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• send newsletters or updates you've signed up for

• respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form

• understand how visitors use the site and improve content and performance

• maintain the security and proper functioning of the site

• comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Legal basis for processing

If you’re in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we process your personal data on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• consent – for newsletter signups and non-essential cookies

• legitimate interests – for analytics and site security

• contractual necessity – for responding to inquiries you initiate.

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 7).

4. Sharing of information

We may share information with:

• service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics providers, hosting providers), under contractual obligations to protect your data

• legal authorities, if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe

• contact form submissions are retained for 12 months to allow us to respond and follow up

• analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider's default settings (commonly 14–26 months).

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:

• remember your preferences

• understand site traffic and usage patterns.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• access the personal information we hold about you

• request the correction or deletion of your information

• object to or restrict certain processing

• withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from our newsletter)

• request a copy of your data in a portable format

• lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU/UK residents).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

9. Children's privacy

The site is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-party links

The site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a revised ‘Last updated’ date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us.