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Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  26 July 2025
Last Updated:  26 July 2025


Welcome to Get Set Mow (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.getsetmow.co.uk, hosted on Duda, and how third-party tools like Google Analytics interact with your data.


1. Who We Are


Get Set Mow is an informational website providing guidance and advice on garden machinery. For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data. You can contact us by e-mail to hello@getsetmow.co.uk


2. What Information We Collect


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


a) Information You Provide Voluntarily


  • Your name and email address (e.g. when you contact us or sign up for updates);
  • Any other personal data you include in messages or forms.


b) Information Collected Automatically (via Cookies & Analytics)

  • IP address (anonymised);
  • Browser type and version;
  • Pages visited, time on page, and interactions;
  • Device type, OS, and referral source.

This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies, primarily via Google Analytics.


3. Legal Bases for Processing


We process your personal data under the following legal bases:


  • Consent – e.g. for non-essential cookies or newsletter sign-ups;
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our website, respond to queries, and ensure functionality;
  • Legal obligations – where we must comply with applicable law.


Where consent is required (e.g., for Google Analytics), we will ask for it through a cookie banner.


4. How We Use Your Information


We use your data to:


  • Operate and maintain the website;
  • Respond to enquiries you submit;
  • Analyse visitor trends and improve site content;
  • Monitor website security and performance;
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.


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


5. Google Analytics


We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics may collect:


  • Anonymised IP address;
  • Browser/device information;
  • Site usage data.


This information helps us improve our content and user experience. Data is anonymised and retained only as long as necessary. You can opt out of Google Analytics by:



Google's privacy practices are detailed here.


6. Cookies


We use cookies to:


  • Ensure the site functions correctly;
  • Analyse traffic and performance.


You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner or adjust your browser settings. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.


7. Data Retention


We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:


  • Contact form messages: up to 24 months
  • Analytics data: per Google’s standard retention settings (typically 14 months or less).


We securely delete or anonymise data when it is no longer required.


8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)


As a UK resident, you have the right to:


  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction of inaccurate data;
  • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
  • Object to or restrict processing;
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable);
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), via their website at www.ico.org.uk. 


To exercise your rights, contact us by e-mail hello@getsetmow.co.uk


9. Data Transfers


Some data may be processed or stored outside the UK (e.g. by Google Analytics in the USA). Where this occurs, we endeavour to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. standard contractual clauses) to protect your data.


10. Security


We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:


  • SSL encryption (via Duda hosting);
  • Restricted access controls;
  • Secure data transfer methods.


11. Third-Party Links


Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies. Please review those policies before providing personal information.


12. Changes to this Privacy Policy


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


13. Contact


For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact:


Email:  hello@getsetmow.co.uk
Website:  https://www.getsetmow.co.uk