🔐 Privacy Policy — Mauawiyah Digital Marketing
Protocols for the Collection, Utilisation, and Protection of Personal Data.
Last updated: 21st April 2026
Next review: 6th September 2026
Mauawiyah Digital Marketing follows UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how Mauawiyah Digital Marketing collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data. It is written to be understood by any visitor or client — not just by legal professionals. If anything is unclear, please contact us directly.
Definitions & Interpretation
- In this privacy policy, the following terms have the meanings set out below:
The Consultancy”, “The Practice”, “We”, or “Us” refers to Dr Mauawiyah Hussan trading as Mauawiyah Digital Marketing. - “You” / “Your” means you, the user or visitor of the website.
- “Our Site” / “Website” refers to www.mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com .
- “Personal data” means any information that identifies or can identify an individual, directly or indirectly, as per the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
- “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data (collecting, storing, using, deleting, etc.).
Third-party processor” means any external service or partner who processes personal data on our behalf (for example, hosting, analytics, or payment providers).
Who We Are & Contact Information
Mauawiyah Digital Marketing is operated by Dr Mauawiyah Hussan (sole trader), based at 1 Thorns Avenue, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 2XE, United Kingdom. Dr Mauawiyah Hussan acts as the Data Controller for all personal information collected through this website and in the course of providing services.
For all data protection queries, contact us at hello@mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We collect and process your personal data only where a lawful basis exists under UK GDPR. The bases we rely on are:
| Legal Basis | When It Applies |
| Contractual Necessity | Processing required to deliver the services you have requested or to respond to an enquiry. |
| Explicit Consent | Where you have actively opted in — for example, by submitting a contact form, accepting cookies, or subscribing to marketing emails. |
| Legitimate Interests | For activities such as website analytics that improve the user experience without overriding your individual rights. |
| Legal Obligation | Where we are required to retain data by UK law, including HMRC record-keeping requirements. |
What Data We Collect & How
- 4.1 Data is acquired through
- Direct Disclosure (Name, contact details, project briefs)
- Automated Metrics (IP addresses, telemetry, site performance)
- Third-party sources (Google Analytics, LinkedIn profile data). The Practice maintains a zero-retention policy for payment details. All transactions are managed by secure third-party providers (e.g., PayPal).
- Correspondence (emails, messages, feedback)
Data submitted through website contact forms, quotation requests, or online bookings (e.g. Calendly). - 4.2 Automatically Collected Data
- IP address, browser type, device, operating system
- Pages visited, time on site, links clicked, referring site
- Errors, performance metrics
- 4.3 Third-Party / External Data
- Analytics data (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Publicly available profile info (e.g. LinkedIn)
- Social media interactions (if you interact via our social media presence)
- Booking data processed through Calendly (name, email, appointment time) when scheduling consultations
How We Use Your Information
- We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services.
- Manage consultations, proposals, and ongoing projects.
- Send service updates or marketing emails (only if you opt in).
- Improve website, services, and user experience.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
- The Practice operates a strict non-disclosure policy: personal information is never sold, rented, or traded to third parties.
We use aggregated and anonymised data for performance tracking, never for personal profiling or automated decision-making.
All processing follows the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, accuracy, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and storage limitation.
How We Store your Data
Your data is stored on encrypted systems and cloud services located in the United Kingdom.
We keep your information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
| Enquiry emails and correspondence | Up to 12 months after last contact |
| Client records and invoices | 6 years (HMRC compliance requirement) |
| Google Analytics data | 14 months (GA4 default — anonymised) |
| Cookie consent preferences | 30 days |
GDPR Compliance
At Mauawiyah Digital Marketing, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We are committed to processing your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
1. Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process your personal information only when:
You have given clear consent (e.g., submitting a contact form or accepting cookies);
It is necessary for providing our services or responding to your enquiry; or
We are required by law to retain certain data.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
We may use third-party services (such as email hosting, analytics, or marketing tools) to process data securely on our behalf.
Before engaging any service provider, we ensure:
They are GDPR-compliant;
A formal Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is executed with all sub-processors to maintain a secure chain of custody and legal accountability.
They only process data as instructed by Mauawiyah Digital Marketing.
Current third-party processors include:
• Calendly (appointment scheduling)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)
• Email hosting provider (client communications)
If you wish to see a complete list of current data processors, you may request it by contacting
📧 hello@mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve performance and understand visitor behaviour.
We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymous data about site usage.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Data Sharing & Disclosures
We may share your data with:
Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. payment processors, analytics platforms)
Officials or authorities when required by law
In case of business sale or transfer, limited necessary data may be transferred
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes under UK GDPR.
All third-party processors are bound by written Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) to ensure compliance with UK GDPR requirements
We do not share data outside the UK unless adequate safeguards are in place under UK data protection law.
Data Retention
Enquiry emails: retained up to 12 months after last contact
Client records and invoices: retained 6 years for HMRC compliance
Analytics data: anonymised and kept for 14 months (Google Analytics 4 default)
After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR (Data Protection Law)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
1. Access your personal data
2. Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
3. Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
4. Object to processing (especially for marketing)
5. Data portability (receive a copy in a usable format)
6. Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, email hello@mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com
We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
If you are unsatisfied, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
Some rights, such as erasure or restriction, may be limited when data must be retained to meet legal or contractual obligations (for example, invoice records).
Marketing Communications
Marketing emails are sent only if you’ve opted in via a form or explicit consent checkbox.
Each message includes an unsubscribe link.
If you unsubscribe, your data will remain only in suppression records to ensure no further mail is sent.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to external websites (clients, partners, or resources).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites—please check their privacy policy statements before providing data.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security reviews. While no digital environment is entirely without risk, we follow a Privacy by Design approach and act promptly to notify affected parties and the ICO in the event of a confirmed data breach.
Children & Age Limits
Our services are intended for businesses and adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that personal data from a child has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.
International Transfers
Some service providers store data outside the UK. If your data is transferred internationally (for example, analytics servers), we will ensure adequate protections such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other safeguards approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office to maintain legal protection.
For example, Google Analytics may transfer anonymised data to servers in the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Complaints
If you have concerns about data handling, please contact us first at hello@mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com for an internal review.
If we cannot resolve your concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in the services we offer, legal requirements, or ICO guidance. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised ‘Last updated’ date. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Disclaimer & Liability
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. While we cannot guarantee absolute security of online transmissions, we will act promptly to notify you and relevant authorities if a breach occurs.
© 2026 Mauawiyah Digital Marketing. All rights reserved.
Still have Questions?
If you have any questions, requests, or wish to exercise your rights, please WhatsApp or contact us at:
hello@mauawiyahdigitalmarketing.com