Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Who we are
Intentional Tech (intentionaltech.co.uk) is a personal technology blog and YouTube channel run by Chris Cowley.
If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at chris@intentionaltech.co.uk.
What data we collect and why
Analytics (with your consent)
If you accept analytics cookies, we collect anonymous data about how visitors use this site using Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General location (country or region — not your precise location)
- Device type and browser
- How you arrived at the site (e.g. a search engine or a direct link)
We use this data solely to understand what content is useful and to improve the site. We do not use it to identify you personally.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we only set analytics cookies with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Cookie preferences in the footer.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
These cookies are only set after you accept analytics cookies.
Who we share data with
We share analytics data with Google LLC as a data processor. Google may process this data outside the UK. For details, see Google's privacy policy .
We do not sell your personal data or share it with any other third parties.
Data retention
Google Analytics retains user-level data for 14 months. To request deletion of your analytics data, contact us at chris@intentionaltech.co.uk or use Google's data deletion tools .
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie preferences link in the footer
To exercise any of these rights, email chris@intentionaltech.co.uk.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.