A Legal Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to keep the information up to date and accurate, we make no guarantees of completeness or reliability. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms linked to or used on this website (e.g. TidyCal, Wix). For specific legal concerns, you should consult with a qualified legal professional.
Who We Are
This website is operated by Hamza Shaikh, trading as ABC Language Support – a Deaf Language Consultant & Translation Professional based in the UK.
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Your name and email address (via the contact form or TidyCal booking form)
Any personal details you provide when contacting or booking a service
Technical data such as your IP address and browser type (if analytics or cookies are used)
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect this data to:
Respond to your enquiries
Schedule and manage meetings or bookings
Provide language consultancy and BSL services
Improve user experience on the website
Lawful Basis for Processing
We may collect the following information:
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on are:
Your consent
Our legitimate interests
Performance of a contract
Legal obligations (e.g. invoicing or tax reporting)
How Your Data Is Stored
Your personal information is securely stored through trusted third-party platforms such as:
Wix (website hosting and contact forms)
TidyCal (appointment bookings)
We do not share your information with any other third parties unless legally required or with your explicit consent.
Your Data Protection Rights
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been misused
Cookies
This website may use essential cookies for functionality. If any analytics or non-essential cookies are added in the future, you will be notified via a cookie banner with the option to accept or reject.
