1. Who we are

Lyme Software Group is a software consultancy. Our website is https://www.lyme.software. You can contact us at hello@lyme.software.

2. What information we collect

We do not collect personal information unless you choose to contact us via our enquiry form. When you submit the form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.

3. Cookies and analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use this site. This service uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to collect anonymised information about page visits, time on site, and general location (country/city level). No personally identifiable information is collected. We have enabled IP anonymisation.

Google Analytics cookies are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. If you click "Reject", no analytics cookies are placed. You can change your preference at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of any page.

4. Google Analytics cookies set

These are only set with your consent.

5. Legal basis for processing

We process analytics data on the basis of your consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You may withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings link.

6. How long we keep your data

Enquiry form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months (our GA4 account setting).

7. Third-party services

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC). Google may process data outside the UK. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, or erase personal data we hold about you, to restrict or object to processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@lyme.software.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.