Privacy Policy for The Jimbo Effect
Effective Date: 23/03/2025
Last Updated: 23/03/2025
The Jimbo Effect (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://thejimboeffect.com (the “Website”) and use our services.
We comply with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant UK laws.
We use your Personal Information for providing and improving the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible at https://thejimboeffect.com/terms.
1. Information Collection And Use
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When using our Website, you may voluntarily provide information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Any personal data submitted through contact forms, comments, or support requests
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Website, certain data is collected automatically:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral sources, pages visited, and access times
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use privacy-friendly analytics (Burst Statistics) and functional cookies to improve user experience (see Section 6 for details)
1.3 Information from Third-Party Plugins
The following plugins are active on our site and may collect data in accordance with their respective privacy policies:
- Antispam Bee: Prevents spam by checking IP addresses and user behavior.
- Broken Link Checker: Scans content but does not store user data.
- Burst Statistics: Collects anonymous analytics without sending data to third parties.
- Complianz: Manages GDPR cookie consent settings.
- Kadence Blocks: Improves site functionality but does not collect personal data.
- LiteSpeed Cache: Enhances site speed but does not store user data.
- Rank Math SEO: Optimizes search performance and may log analytics.
- Updraft Plus – Backup/Restore: Backs up site data but does not track users.
- Wordfence Security: Monitors for security threats and logs IP addresses for security purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our Website and services
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and provide support
- To prevent spam and protect against security threats
- To analyse website performance using privacy-friendly analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent – When you voluntarily provide information (e.g., signing up for emails or submitting a form)
- Legitimate Interests – To maintain and improve our Website, protect security, and analyze usage patterns
- Legal Obligations – When required to comply with UK laws
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers who assist in website maintenance, security, and analytics (bound by confidentiality agreements)
- Law enforcement if required by legal authorities
- Website hosting providers (e.g., our backup and security services)
We do not transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA unless adequate safeguards are in place.
5. Data Retention & Security
5.1 How Long We Retain Your Data
- Contact form data: Retained for up to 6 months
- Website security logs: Retained for 90 days
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 12 months (anonymous)
5.2 Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encryption (SSL/TLS) to protect data transmission
- Firewall & malware scanning (Wordfence Security)
- Regular backups (Updraft Plus) to prevent data loss
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences via our Complianz Cookie Consent tool.
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for Website functionality |
| Analytics Cookies | Used by Burst Statistics (privacy-friendly) |
| Security Cookies | Used by Wordfence to detect threats |
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
- Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): Request data deletion (except where legally required to retain)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of certain processing activities
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw at any time
How to Exercise Your Rights
To make a request, contact us at:
📧 info@thejimboeffect.com
We will respond within 30 days, as required by UK GDPR.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, contact us for removal.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices. We recommend reviewing third-party privacy policies before providing personal data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review it regularly.
📅 Last Updated: 23/03/2025
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 info@thejimboeffect.com