MARK PRESTON - YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT

Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how https://www.markapreston.com/ (“this website”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

This website is owned and managed by Mark Preston. It is a personal brand website created solely to showcase who Mark is and the various professional projects he is involved in, including Founders Growth Partner, Digital Growth Speaker, and his published books.

This website is not a business, does not trade, and does not generate any revenue. It is for information purposes only.

By visiting or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who Controls Your Information

Data Controller:

Mark Preston
Email: ME@markapreston.com
Website: https://www.markapreston.com/

Mark Preston is responsible for ensuring that your personal data is collected, processed, and stored in line with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Information May Be Collected

This website collects very limited personal information. The only data collected is:

Information you voluntarily provide through the contact form (such as your name, email address, and message).
Basic technical data automatically collected by your browser, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is standard practice to ensure the website functions correctly and securely.

This website does not collect financial information, payment details, or sensitive personal data.

How Your Information Is Used

Any information you choose to provide is used solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or message.

Specifically, Mark Preston may use your data to:

Reply to your enquiry or request.
Improve the website’s usability and performance.
Maintain website security and prevent misuse.

Your data is not shared, sold, or rented to any third party.

How Your Data Is Stored and Protected

All personal data is stored securely, using appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

If you contact Mark directly, your information may be stored within email systems that use secure, encrypted connections.

Personal data is only retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or as required by UK law.

Cookies

This website may use small text files known as cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the site.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you choose to block cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

This website does not use cookies for advertising or tracking for commercial purposes.

Links to Other Websites

This website contains links to other websites, including:

These external websites are not controlled or operated by Mark Preston. Once you leave this website, you are encouraged to review the privacy policy of the site you visit, as Mark cannot be responsible for how they handle your personal information.

Your Data Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data held about you.
Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason for it to be retained.
Object to or restrict how your data is processed.
Withdraw consent at any time if processing is based on your consent.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email me@markapreston.com.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed towards children and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 16.

If you believe that information has been provided by a child without consent, please get in touch immediately so it can be removed.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data collected through this website is processed based on:

Consent: When you voluntarily submit your information through the contact form.
Legitimate interest: To ensure the website functions properly and securely.

Changes to This Policy

Mark Preston reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with the date of the latest revision.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about how your information is protected.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Mark Preston
Email: me@markapreston.com

Last updated: 20th October 2025