Last updated: July 2025

At A Bigger Byte (trading name of We Are Atomics Ltd), protecting your privacy and personal data is a responsibility we take seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

Who We Are

A Bigger Byte is a specialist WordPress development and consulting team focused on building fast, flexible, and scalable web solutions. A Bigger Byte is a trading name of We Are Atomics Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

Our website address is: https://abiggerbyte.com

If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at support@abiggerbyte.com

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide and improve our services, always with respect for your privacy.

Comments and User Interactions

When you leave comments on our blog or website, we collect the information you provide in the comment form (such as your name and email address). We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection and keep our community safe.

An anonymized string (a hash) created from your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use their profile service. You can review Gravatar’s own Privacy Policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible next to your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our site (for example, as part of a comment or profile), please be aware that embedded location data (EXIF GPS) may be included in those images. Visitors to the website may be able to view and extract this location information.

Contact Forms

When you contact us via forms on our site, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email) solely to respond to your inquiry or request.

Employee Check-ins and Feedback

When using our platform services, we collect the feedback and check-in data you provide to deliver our workplace happiness improvement services. This may include mood ratings, text feedback, and usage analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential site features.

  • Comments: When you leave a comment, you can choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
  • Login and Authentication: If you log in to your account, we set cookies to remember your login status and display preferences. These expire after two days or longer if you select “Remember Me.”
  • Site Usage: We use temporary cookies to check if your browser accepts cookies, and to support editing or publishing content on the site.
  • Embedded Content: Some articles contain embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party platforms, which may set their own cookies or track interactions.

Analytics

We use anonymous analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site so we can continuously improve the experience. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information.

Who We Share Your Data With

We never sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, spam detection, analytics). All partners are required to comply with strict data protection standards.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: We retain comments and their metadata indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments without delay.
  • Registered Users: If you create an account, we store your profile information for as long as your account is active.
  • Platform Data: Employee feedback and check-in data is retained for the duration of your organization’s subscription and may be retained for up to 12 months after termination for operational purposes.
  • Data Removal: You can request deletion of your personal data anytime, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Your Data Rights

You have rights over your personal data, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data (with exceptions as required by law).
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@abiggerbyte.com.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and regular audits, to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have protocols in place to quickly respond, investigate, and notify affected users and authorities as required by law, including within 72 hours where required under GDPR.

Third-Party Data

We do not receive personal data from third parties except through integrations or services you authorize (e.g., via social logins or embedded content).

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

A Bigger Byte does not use automated decision-making or profiling that affects users’ rights or access to services.

International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

Compliance with Industry Regulations

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR for users in the UK and EU respectively, ensuring your rights and data are protected.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at support@abiggerbyte.com.

We Are Atomics Ltd (trading as A Bigger Byte)