TOOT MARKETING PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 02 January 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how TOOT Marketing (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
We are committed to safeguarding personal data and handling it lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
2. Who we are
Trading / operating name: TOOT Marketing
Owner: Patrick George Hill
Location: Spain
Contact email: info@tootmarketing.com
For data protection purposes, TOOT Marketing acts as a data controller in relation to this website and business administration, and as a data processor when providing services to clients.
3. Personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Business contact details
- Job titles and organisation names
- Website usage data (including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited)
- Communications sent to us via email or contact forms
- Social media account data where relevant to the services provided
We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data.
4. How personal data is collected
Personal data is collected in the following ways:
- When you contact us via our website or email
- When you engage our services
- When you visit our website (through cookies and analytics technologies)
- When you interact with us via social media platforms
5. How we use personal data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries and communications
- Providing and managing digital marketing services
- Managing client relationships
- Operating and improving our website
- Monitoring performance and usage
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations
When acting as a data processor, personal data is processed only on documented instructions from the relevant client.
6. Lawful bases for processing
Personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests, where these interests are not overridden by individual rights
- Legal obligation
- Consent, where required by law (for example, for certain cookies or marketing activities)
7. Data sharing
Personal data may be shared with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
- Cloud-based service providers (such as email, file storage, analytics, and collaboration tools)
- Professional advisers (including accountants and legal advisers)
- Clients, where required to deliver contracted services
Personal data is not sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
8. International data transfers
Personal data is primarily processed within the UK and European Economic Area (EEA).
Where personal data is transferred outside these regions, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.
9. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and contractual requirements.
Data is securely deleted or anonymised when it is no longer required.
10. Data security
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data, including:
- Secure devices and encrypted storage
- Strong passwords and access controls
- Use of reputable, GDPR-compliant service providers
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
11. Your data protection rights
Under applicable data protection law, individuals have the following rights:
- The right to access personal data
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object to processing
- The right to data portability
Requests to exercise these rights can be made using the contact details below.
12. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Where required by law, cookies are used only with user consent.
Further information is available in our Cookie Policy.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal data is handled, please contact:
Email: info@tootmarketing.com