Privacy Policy - Gardeners Blackfriars

At Gardeners Blackfriars, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Transactional Information: Details about services you purchase or inquire about.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance your experience on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Providing Services: To process your service requests and manage your account.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, and inform you about our services.
Improving Our Services: To understand how our services are used and to enhance our offerings.
Marketing: To send promotional materials, subject to your consent where required.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request access to your personal data we hold.
Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict processing your personal data.
Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the available channels.

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except:

To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or providing our services, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
When required by law or to respond to legal processes.
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our customers or others.

Cookies Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our site, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries with different data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you.
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your rights do not override those interests.

Security Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law. Our team is dedicated to quickly addressing any security issues to minimize potential harm.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We do not control the content or privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes in Law

If there are changes in the law that affect our Privacy Policy, we will update this policy accordingly to ensure ongoing compliance.

Consent to Terms

By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our services.

Conclusion

Protecting your privacy is a priority for Gardeners Blackfriars. We strive to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal information through our comprehensive Privacy Policy and ongoing commitment to data protection.