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Legal — GDPR & ICO Compliance

Fully Explained

Most websites today are NOT fully compliant with GDPR or ICO rules — I make sure yours IS, included in your package.

Included In Every Package

Most Websites Are Not Compliant — Yours Will Be

The truth is: most websites operating in the UK today are NOT fully compliant with the UK GDPR or Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) regulations. Many people do not realise the rules apply to them, or do not know how to get it right — and this puts you at risk.

✅ I Make Your Website 100% GDPR Compliant — Included In Your Package

Every website I build comes with full GDPR compliance built-in, at no extra cost. This includes:

  • Fully functional cookie consent bar (accept all / reject non-essential — actually blocks them)
  • Complete, legally-sound Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms templates
  • Clear data collection notices everywhere personal details are asked for
  • Consent checkboxes and records built-in
  • All technical settings configured to meet legal requirements
  • Everything is ready from day one — you don't have to work this out yourself

When You Need An ICO Number

If You Want Your Website To Have Any Of These → ICO Registration Required

The ICO is the UK regulator. Registration is a legal requirement IF your website does or allows any of the following — and this applies to every business, large or small:

✅ You Must Register If You Want Your Website To:

  • Have a contact form where people send you their name, email, phone number or address
  • Take enquiries, bookings, orders, or requests of any kind
  • Offer newsletter sign-ups, mailing lists or updates
  • Show interactive maps or store visitor location details
  • Use any kind of analytics, tracking or performance tools
  • Have customer logins, accounts or member areas
  • Process payments, sales or donations
  • Collect or store any information that identifies a living person
  • Hold names, emails, addresses or contact details of visitors or customers

ICO Registration Costs: £52 Per Year

(minimum fee — set by the ICO)

This is a government-mandated fee, not charged by me.

I Want To Help You

I Want To Help You — Every Step Of The Way

This is the most important thing to know: I am here to help you get this right, easily and confidently.

✅ What I Do For You:

  • I build all GDPR compliance INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE — no extra charge
  • I tell you clearly if your website needs an ICO number and why
  • I GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE WHOLE ICO PROCESS PERSONALLY
  • I show you exactly where to go online
  • I explain every question on the form in simple language
  • I tell you exactly what information you need to have ready
  • I check what you have filled in and correct any mistakes
  • I explain your ongoing duties in plain English

❌ The Only Thing I Cannot Do:

By law, only you as the business owner can submit the registration and pay the fee (£52/year) — this is a legal requirement that cannot be done by me on your behalf.

BUT — I am right there with you, guiding every click and every word.

I do not want you to be confused, stressed or at risk. My whole aim is to make this simple, help you stay legal, and protect your business — I am on your side every step.

Summary — How It Works

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Your website

I build it fully GDPR compliant — included in price

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If you want features like contact forms

ICO registration needed (£52+/year)

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I WANT TO HELP

I guide you through everything you need to do

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You only do

Submit the form and pay the fee — with my full guidance

Legal Note:

I endeavour to ensure all compliance features are built correctly and guidance given is accurate. However, I am not a lawyer, and no guarantees of legal standing are made. You remain responsible for your own registration and ongoing compliance — but I will help you every step to get it right.