Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, and stored when you visit or submit information through www.websitesbykaty.com.

1. Who We Are

Websites by Katy is a website design business based in Portugal, offering Wix website design and related services for small businesses and individuals. For the purposes of GDPR, we are the 'data controller' of your personal information.

2. What Information We Collect

- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Any other personal information you voluntarily provide via the contact form, email, or WhatsApp.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide quotes and proposals
- Deliver contracted services
- Send follow-up messages if requested or consented to

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data based on legitimate interest (responding to your enquiry), and, where applicable, with your consent (e.g. for email marketing).

5. Sharing Your Information

Your data may be stored through Wix.com and/or email providers such as Gmail. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, unless required to keep it for legal or business obligations.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8. Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance website functionality and track usage (e.g. Google Analytics). You will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies upon visiting the site.

9. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact info@websitesbykaty.com.