MARK PRESTON - YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT

Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

This website is owned and operated by Mark Preston and exists to provide information about Mark Preston, his professional background, books, speaking activities, partnerships, projects, and the Connect Those Dots Growth Framework™.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and accept the practices described within this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws within England and Wales.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Mark Preston
Email: me@markapreston.com

Website: https://www.markapreston.com

Information Collected

This website may collect limited personal and technical information including:

Name and email address submitted voluntarily through the contact form or direct email communication
Information voluntarily included within enquiries or messages
Technical information automatically collected through standard website functionality, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring pages
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics information

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

How Information Is Used

Information collected through this website may be used for legitimate purposes including:

Responding to enquiries or messages
Managing communication requests
Improving website functionality and user experience
Maintaining website security and preventing misuse
Monitoring website performance and technical operation

Personal information will not be sold, rented, or knowingly disclosed to unrelated third parties unless required by law.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, personal information collected through this website is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent - where information is voluntarily submitted through forms or direct communication
Legitimate interests - for website functionality, communication, analytics, security, and administration purposes
Legal obligations - where processing is required by applicable law or regulation

Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to help protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or loss.

Information submitted through contact forms or email communication may be stored securely within website systems, email platforms, or cloud-based services using industry-standard security protections.

No method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed as completely secure. Accordingly, no absolute guarantee of security can be provided.

Personal data will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined within this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and standard analytics technologies to improve website functionality, monitor usage patterns, and enhance the visitor experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

These technologies may collect information relating to:

Website usage behaviour
Device and browser information
General geographic location
Session activity and performance data

This website does not use cookies for behavioural advertising or third-party advertising networks.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For further information, please refer to the website’s Cookies Policy.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, platforms, or third-party services including, but not limited to:

Founders Growth Partner
Digital Growth Speaker
Connect Those Dots
Amazon book listings
Social media platforms

External websites operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies, terms, and legal notices.

Mark Preston accepts no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices, content, or operation of external websites.

Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external website they access.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

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

Request access to personal data held about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Withdraw consent where processing relies upon consent
Request transfer of your personal data where applicable
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Requests relating to personal data may be submitted to:

Email: me@markapreston.com

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe personal information relating to a child has been submitted through this website, please make contact so appropriate action can be taken.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Mark Preston reserves the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised update date.

Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact

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

Mark Preston
Email: me@markapreston.com

Last updated: 08 May 2026