Effective Date: 3rd September 2025
AnodisedBlue (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website anodisedblue.com (“Site”) and the choices you have regarding your data.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We may collect and process the following data about you:
a) Information you provide to us:
Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when you fill out forms or subscribe to newsletters.
Information provided when you contact us directly.
b) Information automatically collected:
IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and other website usage data.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
c) Information from third parties:
We may receive information about you from our partners or service providers, including Google Analytics, Google Maps, and Google reCAPTCHA.
We use your personal data for purposes including:
Providing and improving our services.
Communicating with you about your inquiries, products, services, or updates.
Analysing website usage to enhance user experience.
Preventing fraud and ensuring website security.
Complying with legal obligations.
We will only process your personal data when we have a legitimate basis, such as consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.
For visitors in the UK and EU, we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Law. The legal bases include:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide your data, e.g., subscribing to newsletters.
Legitimate Interest: For improving services, website analytics, and security.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics providers).
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law.
Third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
As our services may involve users from the UK, EU, USA, and Pacific regions, your data may be transferred outside your country. Where necessary, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the EU or UK authorities.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. They can improve your browsing experience, analyse site usage, and provide personalised content.
Types of Cookies We Use:
WordPress Default Cookies – Used to manage login sessions, authentication, and basic user preferences. Examples include:
wordpress_[hash] – Stores authentication details for logged-in users.
wp-settings-[UID] – Customises the user interface and admin experience.
Google Analytics Cookies – Helps us understand how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources. Examples include:
_ga, _gid, _gat – Track user sessions and site performance.
Google Maps Cookies – Used to display interactive maps on our Site.
Google reCAPTCHA Cookies – Protects our forms from spam and abuse by detecting automated activity.
Managing and Controlling Cookies:
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or restrict cookies. Some functionality on our Site may be affected if certain cookies are disabled.
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
For more information about cookies and your rights, you can visit the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance here: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
Consent for Cookies:
By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy. You can adjust your browser settings or use cookie management tools to withdraw consent at any time.
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
You have rights under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law, including:
Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
Requesting correction of inaccurate data.
Requesting deletion of your data.
Objecting to or restricting processing.
Withdrawing consent at any time.
Data portability.
To exercise your rights, contact us at john@anodisedblue.com
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
John Goss-Smith
AnodisedBlue Web Design
Email: john@anodisedblue.com
Address: 12, Broomknowe, Dalmellington, Ayr, East Ayrshire, KA6 7RL Scotland
I started my career as an Engineering Apprentice, honing my craft as a Vertical Miller and CNC Machinist/Programmer before progressing into Production and Design Engineering. I also served as a Photographic Interpreter and Intelligence Analyst in the Royal Air Force, before moving into IT and Graphic Design — a natural progression as engineering increasingly became IT-driven. Along the way, I gained extensive experience in Engineering Project Management within manufacturing, where I learned the importance of delivering work on time and within budget. I hold university qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, and am also a Six Sigma belt and experienced Project Manager.
Throughout my career, I have worked on and led a variety of large-scale, high-value projects. These include the introduction of Iseki tractors, Jacobsen turf machinery, and E-Z-Go golf carts into the UK, as well as contributing to the design and development of JCB wheel loaders and heavy machinery. While with the RAF, I carried out mission-critical intelligence analysis on a Tornado squadron, and earlier in my career was part of the engineering team responsible for designing the HVAC system for the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. I have also held the role of Communications Director for a charity providing outward bound opportunities for disabled and underprivileged children.
Today, I run AnodisedBlue from a home-based design studio, providing professional web, graphic, and digital marketing services. None of my work is outsourced — everything is handled personally to ensure quality, consistency, and accountability. I take pride in being approachable, responsive, and reliable, with services that are tailored to each client’s needs while remaining cost-effective.
Most of my business comes from referrals, recommendations, and repeat clients, a reflection of the long-term relationships I build and the trust clients place in the quality of the work delivered.