At Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sustainable Business, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, https://hampshireiowsustainablebusiness.co.uk, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
1.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, and any details shared when submitting inquiries or subscribing to newsletters.
- Messages and Feedback: Information provided in emails or through contact forms.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide relevant information or assistance.
- To improve our website and tailor content to meet users’ needs.
- To share updates and news if you subscribe to our mailing list (with your consent).
- To ensure website security and detect potential malicious activity.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and customize content.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the website, improving performance.
3.2 Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect certain functionalities of the website.
For more details, visit All About Cookies.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in website maintenance or analytics.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sustainable Business and its users.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Once your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at sweeny91wight@outlook.com.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Please take steps to safeguard your devices and accounts.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Thank you for trusting Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sustainable Business. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy!
