Terms, conditions & privacy policy.

Copyright

Ownership

All content on this Site — including but not limited to written copy, case study summaries, design, graphics, and the selection and arrangement of content — is the original work of Jason Hopkins and is protected by copyright under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and applicable international copyright law.

Copyright © 2026 Jason Hopkins. All rights reserved.

The Jason Hopkins name and brand

The name "Jason Hopkins", the associated logo, and any associated marks are the intellectual property of Jason Hopkins. They may not be used in connection with any product, service, or publication without prior written permission.

Permitted uses

You may:

• Share links to this Site on social media, in newsletters, or other publications, provided the link credits this Site as the source.
• Quote brief passages (up to approximately 50 words) for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or review, provided the source and author are clearly attributed with a link back to the original page.
• Print or download a single copy of any page for your own personal, non-commercial reference.

Prohibited uses

Without prior written permission from Jason Hopkins, you may not:

• Reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content from this Site, whether in print, digital, or any other medium.
• Use any content from this Site for commercial purposes, including incorporation into paid products, training datasets, AI/ML model training, or commercial publications.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, attribution, or other proprietary notices.
• Represent any content from this Site as your own work.

AI and machine learning

The content on this Site is expressly excluded from use in the training of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or large language models without the explicit prior written consent of Jason Hopkins. This includes web scraping, automated crawling, or any systematic extraction of content for the purpose of model training or data compilation.

Case study content

Case studies shared on request are provided in confidence for the specific purpose agreed at the time of sharing. They may not be reproduced, forwarded, or shared beyond the agreed recipient without express written permission.

Requesting permission

To request permission for any use not covered above, please use the contact page.

Disclaimer

Nature of content

This Site contains professional information, portfolio summaries, and career-related content relating to Jason Hopkins. All content is published in good faith and represents personal views and professional experience at the time of writing or publication.

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional advice. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for tailored professional, legal, financial, or technical advice specific to your situation.

Accuracy and currency

Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure that information on this Site is accurate and up to date, no representations or warranties — express or implied — are made as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any content. Content may not reflect the most current professional position, availability, or circumstances.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Jason Hopkins excludes all liability for:

• Any loss or damage arising from reliance on content published on this Site.
• Any indirect, consequential, or incidental loss, including loss of data, revenue, profit, or business opportunity.
• Any technical issues, interruptions, or errors affecting access to this Site.
• The content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites linked to from this Site.

This limitation does not exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

External links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the blog at jasonhopkins.uk. These links are provided for convenience and information only. Jason Hopkins does not control, endorse, or take responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or reliability of any third-party site.

Availability

This Site is provided on an "as is" basis. Jason Hopkins reserves the right to suspend, withdraw, or modify the Site at any time without notice and without liability.

Terms of website use

Acceptance

By accessing and using this Site, you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

Permitted use

This Site is made available for personal, informational, and professional purposes — including viewing portfolio work, understanding Jason Hopkins's background, and making contact regarding professional opportunities.

Prohibited conduct

When using this Site, you must not:

• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Transmit any unsolicited commercial communications (spam) via the contact form.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its hosting infrastructure.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other malicious material.
• Conduct denial-of-service attacks or automated scraping that places unreasonable load on the server.
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when making contact.

Breaches of these prohibitions may constitute a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and will be reported to the relevant authorities.

Linking to this Site

You may link to any page on this Site provided you do so in a way that is fair and lawful and does not damage or exploit the reputation of Jason Hopkins. You must not frame this Site within another website, or imply any association or endorsement where none exists.

Governing law

These terms, and any dispute arising from or related to them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Privacy policy

This section explains how Jason Hopkins collects, uses, and protects personal information when you visit this Site. It complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

4.1 Who we are

The data controller for this Site is:

As a sole individual operating a personal portfolio site, I voluntarily comply with UK GDPR principles as best practice.

4.2 What data we collect

Data you provide directly

If you use the contact form, Formspree (the form processor) collects your name, email address, optional phone number, and message content, and transmits it to me by email. Formspree's own privacy policy applies to this processing: formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

I do not store your contact form submissions on this Site's server — they are delivered directly to my inbox.

Data collected automatically

When you visit this Site, Google Analytics and the hosting server may collect:

• Your IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on them
• Referring URL (how you arrived at the site)
• Date and time of visit

This data is used solely to understand how the Site is used and to improve it. It is not used to identify you personally.

4.3 How we use your data

I do not use your data for marketing, sell it to third parties, or use it for automated decision-making or profiling.

4.4 Legal basis for processing

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — operating the Site, security monitoring, and analytics.
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for non-essential cookies, if and when a cookie notice is presented.
• Legitimate interests — responding to contact form enquiries you have initiated.
• Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) — where required by law.

4.5 Cookies

Strictly necessary

Analytics (consent required)

You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To manage cookies via your browser, visit allaboutcookies.org.

4.6 Third parties

I do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to any other third parties.

4.7 Data retention

• Contact form submissions — retained in my email inbox for as long as necessary to respond and for legitimate business records, then deleted.
• Server logs — up to 30 days, then deleted by the hosting provider.
• Analytics data — up to 26 months within Google Analytics.
• Dark mode preference cookie — up to 1 year in your browser.

4.8 Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data held about you.
• Rectification — ask me to correct inaccurate data.
• Erasure — ask me to delete your personal data where there is no compelling reason to retain it.
• Restriction — ask me to restrict how I use your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format (where processing is consent or contract-based).
• Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any right, please use the contact page. I will respond within one month as required by UK GDPR.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

4.9 International data transfers

Some third-party services (such as Google Analytics and Formspree) may transfer and process data outside the UK and EEA. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

4.10 Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data, including HTTPS encryption, strong access controls, and reputable hosting and third-party services. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

4.11 Children

This Site is not directed at children under 13 and I do not knowingly collect their personal data. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted data via the contact form, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.

4.12 Changes to this policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

4.13 Contact

For any questions about this legal page, copyright, or your personal data, please use the contact page. I aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days.