Privacy & Data Protection
1. Introduction
Hello and welcome to our site! We’re committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal data. In line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we’ve put together these Terms & Privacy guidelines to ensure you know exactly how we handle your information.
2. Data Collection
- What We Collect: We may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and any information you provide when filling in forms or contacting us.
- Why We Collect It: We only gather data to improve your experience, keep our services running smoothly, and send you updates if you’ve asked to receive them.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Improving Our Service: We study how people navigate our site to make it more user-friendly and enjoyable.
- Communication: If you’ve opted in, we’ll send you newsletters or other updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Compliance: We might also need to use your details to fulfil legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
4. Data Protection & Security
- Keeping It Safe: We use secure servers, encryption where appropriate, and regular system checks to protect your personal data from unauthorised access.
- Limited Access: Only team members who need access to your information to do their jobs can view it.
5. Transparency
- In Plain English: We promise to communicate our data practices clearly so that you know what’s happening with your information.
- Your Choices: You’re free to ask about or review the personal data we hold about you. If anything’s incorrect, let us know—we’ll fix it right away.
6. Cookies
- What Are They?: Cookies are small text files that help us remember you and tailor content to your preferences.
- Your Control: You can block or remove cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but this might affect how some features work.
7. Third Parties
- When We Share: We won’t pass your information on to third parties unless it’s essential for our service or required by law.
- Links to Other Sites: Occasionally, we link to external websites. We’re not responsible for how they handle data, so always check their privacy policies.
8. Your Rights
- Access & Correction: You can request a copy of your personal data or correct any inaccuracies at any time.
- Deletion & Objection: If you want us to delete your information or stop processing it, just get in touch.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may tweak these Terms & Privacy guidelines over time to keep up with changes in the law or our services. Any updates will be posted here, and we’ll do our best to let you know about major changes in advance.