Growth Without The Waste Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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This Privacy Policy explains how Growth Without The Waste (“the Site”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) handles your personal information when you visit www.growthwithoutthewaste.com.
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The Site is owned and operated by Mark Preston. The Site exists solely to share information about the Growth Without The Waste concept and the GRASP Framework.

It does not take payments, run advertising, or collect personal information for marketing purposes.

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We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Information We Do Not Collect

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The Site:

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• Does not require user accounts, sign-ups, or logins.

• Does not collect, store, or process personal data automatically.

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3. When You Contact Us Directly

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The only time we may receive your personal data is when you voluntarily contact Mark Preston directly via email at me@markapreston.com.
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If you choose to email Mark:

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• Your email address and message will only be used to respond to your enquiry.

• This information will not be shared with third parties or added to any database.

• Emails will be securely stored in Mark Preston’s personal email account and deleted when no longer required.

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4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

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If you email Mark directly, the legal basis for processing your personal data is legitimate interest, which allows Mark to respond to your communication in a professional and reasonable manner.

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5. Data Sharing

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We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information will only be shared if required to:

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• Comply with a legal obligation.

• Protect legal rights or defend against claims.

• Prevent fraud or other unlawful activity.

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6. Data Retention

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Emails and related communications will be retained only for as long as necessary to:

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• Respond to your enquiry, or

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

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Once no longer needed, they will be securely deleted.

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7. Your Rights Under UK Law

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Under the UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

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• Access the data we hold about you.

• Request corrections to any inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your data, where applicable.

• Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

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To exercise any of these rights, please email Mark Preston at me@markapreston.com.
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8. External Links

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The Site may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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9. Security

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While no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, Mark Preston takes reasonable steps to protect any information you voluntarily share, including secure email practices and limited access controls.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or how the Site operates.

The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

By continuing to use the Site, you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.

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11. Governing Law

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This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising from this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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12. Contact Information

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

Mark Preston
Email: me@markapreston.com