Privacy Policy for StuartElford.com

Effective Date: 01/09/25

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:
- Personal details (such as your name, email address, phone number) when you contact us through forms or email.
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
- Usage information about how you interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your enquiries and provide services you request.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (only if you opt in).
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Understand site traffic and usage patterns.
- Support website functionality.

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
- Your consent (for marketing communications and cookies).
- Our legitimate interests (to operate and improve the website).
- Compliance with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email delivery).
- Authorities, if required by law.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been infringed.

To exercise your rights, please contact us (see below).

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Stuart Elford
Email: info@stuartelford.com
Website: https://www.stuartelford.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”