This privacy policy will explain how Mike Cottam uses the personal data it collects from you when you use the website. The Data Protection Act 2018 is the lawful basis relied upon for processing this information and any contractual obligation.
What data is collected?
No data is collected directly from this website. I do not use any cookies or tracking data. Traffic analytics is provided by Fathom Analytics, a data-privacy focused software company. More details about Fathom Analytics can be found on their website: https://usefathom.com/.
How is your data collected?
You directly provide Mike Cottam with all the data collected. Any data you provide will be done so via email, social media communication or Teams video call.
How will your data be used?
Data is collected so that you can be contacted and provided with the services offered via this website. This information may be shared with third parties disclosed to you, should the need arise.
How is your data stored?
Your data is securely stored in a secure password protected environment. Mike Cottam has a retention policy to hold your details for up to a maximum of 7 years prior to deletion.
What are your data protection rights?
Mike Cottam would like to make sure that you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The right to rectification – You have the right to request that Mike Cottam corrects any information you believe is inaccurate.
- The right to erasure – You have the right to request that Mike Cottam erases your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that Mike Cottam restricts the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to Mike Cottam processing your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability – You have the right to request that Mike Cottam transfers the data that it has collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, Mike Cottam has 4 weeks to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please do not hesitate to contact Mike Cottam at:
Email: hello@mike-cottam.com
Changes to this privacy policy
Mike Cottam keeps this privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 01 February 2026.
How to contact Mike Cottam
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, the data held on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, including the removal of your consent at any time, then please do not hesitate to contact Mike Cottam on:
Email: hello@mike-cottam.com
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint in relation to the use of your personal data, or if you feel that Mike Cottam has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Isle of Man Information Commissioner.
Email: ask@inforights.im. Website Address: www.inforights.im. Telephone: +44 1624 693260