Privacy Policy

theblueprintguide.co.uk

Last updated: 22 March 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Blueprint Guide ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you register for and use the website theblueprintguide.co.uk (the "Website"). We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this policy carefully before registering an account. By registering, you confirm that you have read and understood this policy.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: The Blueprint Guide

Website: theblueprintguide.co.uk

Contact: For all data protection enquiries, please contact us at: the.blueprint.guide.book@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you register for an account or use our Website, we may collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Registration Data

Full name
Email address
Password (stored in encrypted form only)
Any other information you voluntarily provide during registration

2.2 Usage Data

Pages visited on the Website and content accessed
Date and time of visits
Device type, browser, and operating system
IP address
Referral source (how you arrived at the Website)

2.3 Communications Data

Records of any correspondence you send to us
Your marketing preferences and opt-in/opt-out choices

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

Directly from you when you register an account on the Website
Directly from you when you contact us via email or other means
Automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use the Website (see Section 9 on Cookies)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

4.1 Contract

Processing your registration data is necessary to create and manage your account and provide you with access to the Website.

4.2 Legitimate Interests

We process usage data to improve the Website, ensure its security, and understand how our content is used. We have assessed that our legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.

4.3 Consent

Where we send you marketing communications about The Blueprint Guide book and associated products, activities, or services, we will only do so where you have given us your clear, informed, and freely given consent at the point of registration or subsequently. You may withdraw this consent at any time (see Section 7).

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

5.1 Account and Website Management

Creating and managing your registered user account
Providing you with access to the Website's content and features
Communicating with you about your account, including password resets and important service updates

5.2 Marketing and Communications (Consent-Based)

Where you have given your consent, we may use your contact information for the following marketing activities:

Sending email communications about The Blueprint Guide book, including updates, new editions, and related resources
Informing you of events, workshops, webinars, or other activities associated with The Blueprint Guide
Promoting related products, services, or content that may be of interest to you in connection with The Blueprint Guide
Sending newsletters or other periodic communications relevant to the Website's subject matter

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5.3 Legal and Security Purposes

Protecting the security and integrity of the Website
Investigating and preventing fraud or unauthorised access
Complying with our legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may engage trusted third-party service providers who act as data processors on our behalf, including:

Email marketing platforms (used to send permitted marketing communications)
Website hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
Analytics services to help us understand Website usage

All such providers are contractually bound to process your data only on our instructions and in accordance with applicable data protection law.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid request from a public authority (such as a court or regulatory body).

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event that The Blueprint Guide or its assets are acquired by or merged with another organisation, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete your personal data.

Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.

Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking 'unsubscribe' in any marketing email, or by contacting us directly at privacy@theblueprintguide.co.uk. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@theblueprintguide.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one calendar month. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required by law. Specifically:

Account and registration data is retained for the duration of your account and for up to two years following closure or inactivity, to allow for account reactivation and to resolve any disputes.
Marketing consent records are retained for as long as the consent remains active, plus a reasonable period following withdrawal to demonstrate compliance.
Usage and technical data is typically retained for up to 12 months.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and to help us understand how the site is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function correctly (such as maintaining your login session). These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as pages visited and time spent. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing Cookies: Used to track your preferences and present relevant content. These are only placed with your consent.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. A cookie consent notice will be displayed when you first visit the Website.

10. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encrypted storage of passwords
HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Website
Access controls to limit who can access personal data within our organisation
Regular review of our data protection practices

While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will notify you and the relevant authorities promptly in the event of a data breach that is likely to affect your rights or freedoms.

11. International Transfers

We primarily store and process your data within the United Kingdom. Where any third-party service providers process data outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, such as the use of the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or equivalent protections recognised by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

12. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. Where we make material changes, we will notify registered users by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of the Website following notification of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. Where changes require fresh consent (for example, for new marketing activities), we will seek that consent from you directly.

14. Your Right to Complain

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at the.blueprint.guide.book@gmail.com and we will do our best to resolve your concern.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the supervisory authority for data protection in the United Kingdom:

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Helpline: 0303 123 1113

15. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theblueprintguide.co.uk

Website: theblueprintguide.co.uk