Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2 March 2026
1. Who I Am
This website is a personal portfolio operated by Ethan Southall, showcasing my work as a 3D Artist and Unity Developer.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, I am the Data Controller of any personal data collected through this website.
Data Controller:
Ethan Southall
Email: ethan221@live.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom
I am responsible for ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Personal Data I Collect
a) Information You Provide
When you use the contact form on this website, I collect:
Your name
Your email address
The content of your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
b) Technical and Usage Information
This website is built using Wix. Wix automatically collects certain technical information from visitors, which may include:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is used for website functionality, security, and performance monitoring.
3. How I Use Your Personal Data
I use the personal information you provide solely to:
Respond to your enquiry
Communicate with you regarding potential work, collaboration, or professional matters
I do not use your personal data for marketing purposes and I do not send newsletters or promotional communications.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, the lawful basis for processing your personal data is:
Legitimate Interests – processing is necessary in order to respond to enquiries and communicate regarding professional services.
Where you voluntarily submit your details through the contact form, this constitutes clear and affirmative action indicating your consent to be contacted in response to your message.
5. How Long I Keep Your Data
Personal data submitted through the contact form will be retained for up to 12 months after the last correspondence, unless an ongoing professional relationship is established.
If a project or professional engagement results from an enquiry, relevant information may be retained for longer where necessary for contractual, legal, or tax purposes.
After the applicable retention period, personal data will be securely deleted.
6. Third-Party Processing
This website is hosted and operated using Wix.
When you submit information through the contact form, your data is processed and stored via Wix’s systems.
Wix may process personal data on secure servers which may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
7. Data Security
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Access to enquiry data is limited to myself and is only used for professional communication purposes.
8. Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Request restriction of processing
Object to processing where applicable
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact:
ethan221@live.co.uk
You also have the right to file a complaint with the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
if you believe your data has been handled improperly.
9. Cookies
This site uses essential Wix cookies for website functionality, security, and performance.
No marketing or analytics cookies are used.
10. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as portfolio platforms or social media). I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
You should review their respective privacy policies when visiting those sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.
The updated version will always be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact:
Ethan Southall
Email: ethan221@live.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom