Privacy Policy.

Last updated: 10/11/2025

1. Who we are

Great Minds Marketing (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a marketing consultancy based on the Isle of Man providing marketing strategy, content creation, and social media support to businesses in the Isle of Man and beyond.

Our website address is: https://www.greatmindsmarketing.co.uk

You can contact us at hello@greatmindsmarketing.co.uk

2. What this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What personal data we collect and why

• How we use it

• How we store and protect it

• Your rights under data protection law

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Great Minds Marketing is registered with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for data protection purposes.

3. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and any details you submit via our contact forms

• Email address when subscribing to our newsletter via Mailchimp

• Any personal information included in enquiries or feedback you send us

Information we collect automatically:

• Usage data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site (via Google Analytics cookies)

• Approximate geographic location (not precise address)

We do not collect or process any special category (sensitive) personal data.

4. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide our services

• Send you newsletters or updates (only if you’ve opted in)

• Improve our website and marketing based on usage data

• Comply with our legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.

5. Lawful basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• Consent – for newsletter subscriptions and cookies

• Legitimate interest – for business enquiries, analytics, and improving our services

• Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g. record keeping, accounting)

6. How we store and protect your data

Your data is stored securely on password-protected systems and cloud platforms that comply with GDPR requirements.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

7. How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time using the link in any email.

8. Sharing your data

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, including:

• Mailchimp – for email newsletters

• Google Analytics – for website analytics

Each of these providers acts as a data processor and complies with GDPR.

9. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent (e.g. unsubscribe from newsletters)

• Object to processing for legitimate interests

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been infringed (see: https://ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@greatmindsmarketing.co.uk

10. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.