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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This privacy policy explains how Halny. ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you contact us through our website or social media channels.

Who we are

Halny. is a web design studio based in the United Kingdom. Our website is halny.dev. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at hello@halny.dev.

What data we collect

When you submit an enquiry through our contact form or a Meta (Facebook/Instagram) lead form, we collect the following information:

We do not collect any sensitive personal data and we do not use cookies beyond what is strictly necessary for the website to function.

Why we collect it

We collect your contact details solely to respond to your enquiry about our web design services. We will use your phone number or email address to get in touch with you, discuss your requirements, and provide a quote if appropriate.

We will not use your details for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests — specifically, to respond to enquiries you have chosen to send us. By submitting an enquiry, you are consenting to us contacting you in response.

How long we keep your data

If you become a client, we will retain your contact details for the duration of our working relationship and for up to 2 years afterwards for accounting and legal purposes.

If your enquiry does not result in a project, we will delete your details within 6 months of our last contact.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes.

We may use trusted tools to manage communications (such as email providers), but these are only used to facilitate contact with you and are bound by their own privacy policies.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@halny.dev and we will respond within 30 days.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.