Who we are

STEPP Digital is a digital marketing and consultancy business.
Our website address is: https://www.steppdigital.co.uk

For any privacy-related enquiries, you can contact us at:

hello@steppdigital.co.uk

What data we collect

We may collect and process the following data:

  • Personal information (name, email address, phone number) submitted via contact forms or enquiries
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent on site)

This data helps us improve our services, respond to enquiries, and ensure website security.

Comments

If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  • The data shown in the comments form
  • The visitor’s IP address
  • Browser user agent string (to help detect spam)

An anonymised string (hash) from your email may be shared with the Gravatar service.
You can view their privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Once approved, your profile picture (if applicable) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may be able to download and extract this data.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve user experience.

If you leave a comment:
You may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies. These last for one year.

Login cookies:

  • Temporary cookie checks browser compatibility (deleted when browser closes)
  • Login cookies last for 2 days
  • “Remember Me” extends login to 2 weeks

Editing cookies:
If you edit or publish content, a cookie is stored (no personal data, expires after 1 day)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These websites may:

  • Collect data
  • Use cookies
  • Track interactions

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or trade your personal data.
We may share data with:
– Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics tools);
– Spam detection services;
– Legal authorities if required by law;
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely

Contact form submissions: retained as needed for business purposes

User accounts (if applicable): stored until deleted

You can request deletion at any time.

What rights you have over your data

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

Request data transfer (portability)

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Object to processing

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

Some data may be processed outside the UK via third-party tools (e.g. analytics platforms), but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.