Last updated: 20th June 2025
Aaron Kennedy T/A Originate (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your personal data when you interact with our website: https://www.weareoriginate.com.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.weareoriginate.com.
We are Aaron Kennedy T/A Originate, based at:
Unit 24–25, Sovereign, Weston-super-Mare, UK
For any privacy-related queries, please email hello@weareoriginate.com.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
When you contact us through our website, we may collect the following personal information:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Your phone number
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Your message or enquiry
We also collect anonymised usage data through tools like Google Analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Communicate with you about potential projects or services
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Improve the performance and user experience of our website
In the future, we may also send marketing communications if you opt in. This will be managed through ActiveCampaign, and all messages will include a clear unsubscribe link.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website to:
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Ensure the site functions correctly
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Monitor traffic and performance (via Google Analytics)
When you first visit our site, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may adjust or withdraw this consent at any time using our cookie settings or by changing your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, which may process your data on our behalf:
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WP Engine – our website hosting provider
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Elementor – the platform used to build and manage our website
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Calendly – used for scheduling calls or meetings
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Google Analytics – for website performance insights
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ActiveCampaign – to manage future marketing communications (when enabled)
These providers are GDPR-compliant and store data securely. Some may store data outside the UK/EU (e.g. in the United States), and where they do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. If you contact us via the website, your details may be stored securely for up to 12 months or until your enquiry has been resolved.
7. How We Protect Your Data
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
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Secure website hosting with SSL encryption
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Firewall protection
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Access controls
8. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your personal data
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Object to or restrict processing of your personal data
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Withdraw consent where applicable
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@weareoriginate.com.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
10. Updates 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. We recommend checking back periodically.