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Introduction
At Codey ("we", "us", "our"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services, in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
a. Personal Data
When you use our website or interact with us, we may collect the following personal information:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Billing information (if applicable)
- Any information you provide when contacting us or filling out forms
b. Technical Data
We may collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of visit
- Referring website or source
- Location (if enabled by you)
c. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies help us improve user experience and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
2. How We Use Your Information
- We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our web development services
- To communicate with you regarding your inquiries, requests, or support
- To send you updates, promotional content, and newsletters (if you have opted in)
- To analyse website usage and improve user experience
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
3. How We Share Your Information
We will not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or business (e.g., hosting services, email providers, etc.)
- With law enforcement or government authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights
- In the event of a business transfer (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
4. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restriction: You can request restrictions on how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@codey.co.uk.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
7. International Transfers
If you are located outside the UK, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK, which may not have the same data protection laws as the UK. We will take appropriate measures to ensure your information remains protected.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.