Privacy policy

Last updated: 11th June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit www.mattpearce.me (“this website”), which is built and hosted on Squarespace.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by Matthew Pearce, a UK-based Senior Product Designer. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact me at: enquiries@mattpearce.me

2. Platform and Hosting

This website is hosted by Squarespace, Inc., a third-party provider that processes data on my behalf. Squarespace may collect technical and usage data in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

3. What Information I Collect

a) Information you provide directly:

  • If you use the contact form, I collect your name, email address, and message solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

b) Information collected automatically:

  • Device and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system, may be collected via Squarespace or integrated analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).

  • Cookies and similar technologies are used to support site functionality and improve your experience.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g. page navigation, security).

  • Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. via Google Analytics).

  • Functional cookies: To remember your preferences (e.g. language, device type).

If you are in the UK or EU, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookiesin accordance with legal requirements.

You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.

5. How I Use Your Data

Your personal information is used only to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the contact form

  • Monitor site performance and improve the user experience

  • Maintain the security and functionality of the site

Your data will not be sold, rented, or used for marketing purposes without your consent.

6. Third-Party Services

In addition to Squarespace, this website may use:

  • Google Analytics for anonymised performance insights

  • Google Fonts for typography rendering

These services may use cookies or similar technologies, and their data collection is governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Personal data is stored securely via Squarespace servers and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

8. Your Rights (UK & EU Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. Please review this page for the latest information. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent version.