Overview
This website, mattbuzza.com, is a personal professional site operated by Matthew Buzza, Founder of The Portal People Ltd. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit this site.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Matthew Buzza / The Portal People Ltd
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Registered in England & Wales
For any data-related enquiries, please contact us via LinkedIn or through portalpeople.uk.
What Data We Collect
This site does not operate a contact form or user accounts. We may collect:
- Analytics data — anonymised information about how visitors use this site, such as pages viewed, time on site, and general geographic region. This is processed without identifying you personally.
- Technical data — your browser type, device type, and IP address, collected automatically by web servers and analytics tools.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any other directly identifying information unless you contact us voluntarily through an external channel (e.g. LinkedIn).
Cookies
This site uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use it. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate. These are only set with your consent.
You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely; doing so may affect how this site functions.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Where we process analytics data, we do so on the basis of your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies when prompted. Strictly necessary processing is carried out under our legitimate interests in operating a functioning website.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymised form. We do not retain raw personal data beyond what is required by our analytics provider to generate reports. We review and minimise data retention regularly.
Third-Party Services
This site may use third-party analytics services. Any such service is selected to minimise data transfer and is governed by its own privacy policy. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available at this URL. Last updated: April 2026.