Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16/09/24

Introduction

Howson Access Ltd. is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [insert website URL], or any associated services (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

  • Company Name: [Company Name]

  • Registered Address: [Company Address]

  • Company Registration Number: [Company Number]

  • Data Protection Officer (if applicable): [Name/Contact Details]

  • Contact Email: [Email Address]

  • Telephone: [Phone Number]

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  1. Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual, including but not limited to:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Telephone number

    • Address

    • Payment information (if applicable)

  2. Usage Data: Information on how you use our Site, including but not limited to:

    • IP address

    • Browser type

    • Pages visited and time spent on our Site

    • Referring websites

  3. Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide and Manage Services:

    • To deliver the services you request through our Site

    • To process transactions

  2. Communication:

    • To contact you via email, phone, or other means regarding inquiries, services, or updates

  3. Marketing:

    • To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or special offers, where you have opted in to receive such information.

  4. Site Improvement:

    • To monitor and improve our Site's functionality and the user experience

  5. Legal Compliance:

    • To comply with any legal obligations, such as record-keeping, fraud prevention, and regulatory reporting

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data under the GDPR:

  • Consent: You have provided consent for us to process your personal data.

  • Contractual necessity: Processing your data is necessary to provide the services requested.

  • Legal obligation: We are required by law to process certain personal data.

  • Legitimate interests: We process personal data for our legitimate business interests, provided that they do not override your rights.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

  1. Service Providers:
    We may share your data with third-party companies and individuals that assist us in delivering services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, marketing platforms), under contracts that require them to protect your data.

  2. Legal Requirements:
    We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so to comply with applicable laws or legal processes, such as court orders or government requests.

  3. Business Transfers:
    If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will also retain and use your data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your Rights

As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request that any inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.

  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.

  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another data controller.

  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, such as marketing.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where consent is the legal basis for processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you wish to exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact us at [email address]. We may require you to verify your identity before fulfilling such requests.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that it is protected in a manner consistent with applicable data protection laws, such as through the use of standard contractual clauses or other appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@howsonaccess.co.uk

  • Phone: 07983 668 655

  • Address: 7 FORBES BUSINESS CENTRE, KEMPSON WAY, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP32 7AR