Last updated: 22/12/2025
This website (“the Site”) is operated by the Secret BIM Manager
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is handled.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at: manager@secretbim.com
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal data in the following cases:
a) Website analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. This may include:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Device and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- General location (country/city level)
This data is aggregated and used for statistical purposes only.
b) Newsletter subscriptions
If you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
Newsletter subscriptions are managed by Substack, which acts as the data controller for subscriber information.
c) Contact
If you contact us via email or a contact form (if applicable), we collect:
Any information you choose to provide in your message
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data only for the following purposes:
- To understand and improve the performance and content of the Site
- To send newsletters or updates you have explicitly subscribed to
- To respond to enquiries or messages you send us
We do not sell your data or use it for advertising profiling.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR / EU GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to deliver newsletter emails you request.
Consent – for analytics cookies and newsletter subscriptions.
Legitimate interest – to maintain and improve the Site
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
Provided by Google LLC. Data may be processed outside the UK/EU under appropriate safeguards.
Google’s Privacy Policy applies.
Substack
Newsletter subscriptions are handled by Substack Inc. Substack is responsible for the storage and processing of subscriber data.
Substack’s Privacy Policy applies.
5. Cookies
This Site uses cookies for analytics purposes.
Analytics cookies are used only after consent where required. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Further details about cookies used are described in this Privacy Policy.
6. Data Retention
- Analytics data is retained for a limited period as configured in Google Analytics.
- Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Contact emails are retained only as long as necessary to respond and for reasonable record-keeping.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at manager@secretbim.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local data protection authority.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.