Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 27, 2026  ·  Timothy Backes (timothybackes.com)

This Privacy Policy explains how Timothy Backes ("I", "me", or "my") collects, uses, and protects information you provide when you visit or interact with this website (timothybackes.com).

Please read this policy carefully. By using this website, you accept the practices described here. This policy should be read alongside my Terms of Service.

1. Who I Am

The data controller for this website is:

Timothy Backes
Fractional SEO Consultant
Email: tim@timothybackes.com

2. What Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you complete the contact form on this website, I collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your company name and website (if provided)
• The content of your message

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on them
• Referring URL
• Device type and operating system

This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Section 5 below).

3. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form
• Communicate with you about potential or ongoing engagements
• Improve the content and performance of this website
• Comply with legal obligations

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, I process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests — responding to your enquiry and operating this website
• Contract — where processing is necessary to fulfil a consulting engagement
• Consent — where you have opted in to receive communications (e.g. newsletter sign-up via Blog / Newsletter)
• Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

5. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This may include analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These tools collect anonymised usage data to help me improve the site. You can control cookie settings via your browser preferences.

By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of essential and analytics cookies as described.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Contact Form 7 / hosting provider — to process contact form submissions
• Beehiiv — the Blog / Newsletter is hosted at blog.timothybackes.com and is subject to Beehiiv's privacy policy
• Google Analytics — for website analytics (if enabled)

7. Data Retention

I retain personal data submitted via the contact form for as long as is necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. Where we enter into a consulting engagement, I retain relevant data for the duration of the engagement and for up to 6 years thereafter for legal and accounting purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data I hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at tim@timothybackes.com.

9. Data Security

I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact me:

Email: tim@timothybackes.com
Website: timothybackes.com

Note: This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal counsel to ensure your privacy practices comply with all applicable laws.