Last updated: 01/03/2026

Who we are

This website is operated by Nic Mooney Creative, trading as Brands by Nic Mooney.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Nic Mooney Creative is the data controller. This means we are responsible for deciding how your personal data is collected, used and protected.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@nicmooney.uk
Business location: United Kingdom

What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Your name and email address when you sign up to a newsletter, download resources, contact, or make an enquiry through the website.

• Your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any details you provide when enquiring about or engaging branding services.

• Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Why we collect your data

We collect and use your personal data in order to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
• Provide branding services if you become a client
• Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (only where you have opted in)
• Deliver resources, downloads, or guides you request
• Improve our website and understand how visitors interact with it

Our lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR we must have a lawful basis for processing personal data. We rely on the following:

Consent
When you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails.

Contract
Where processing your data is necessary to provide services you have requested or to take steps before entering into a contract.

Legitimate interests
For responding to enquiries, managing our client relationships, improving our services, and operating our business effectively, provided this does not override your rights and freedoms.

Who we share your data with

We may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and business, including:

• MailerLite – for managing newsletters and email communications
• Squarespace – for website hosting
• Google Analytics – for website analytics and visitor insights
• Booking or scheduling tools (such as TidyCal or similar) if you book a call

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect your information.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third parties.

Your data will only be shared where necessary to deliver our services or where required by law.

International data transfers

Some third-party providers we use may store or process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Transfers to countries recognised as having adequate data protection laws
• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

How long we keep your data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Typical retention periods include:

Newsletter subscribers – until you unsubscribe
Client records – up to 6 years after the end of our business relationship (for legal and accounting requirements)
General enquiries – up to 12 months if no working relationship is established

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• The right to restrict how your data is processed
• The right to object to certain processing activities
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

hello@nicmooney.uk

We will respond within one month.

Do you have to provide your data?

You are not required to provide personal data.

However, if you choose not to provide certain information (such as your email address), we may not be able to respond to your enquiry or provide the requested services.

Complaints

If you believe your personal data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Address:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always appear on this page.