Privacy Policy – CK Groundwork
Our website address is: https://ckgroundswork.co.uk.
Last updated: 1st October 2024
At CK Groundwork, accessible from https://ckgroundswork.co.uk, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Data: This includes information you provide directly to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any details provided through our contact form or when requesting a service.
- Technical Data: This includes information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and details about your visit, including pages viewed and how you navigate our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used in the following ways:
- To respond to enquiries or provide the services you request.
- To improve our website’s functionality and the overall user experience.
- To send periodic emails regarding promotions, updates, or service offerings (if you have opted in to receive these).
- To comply with any legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party companies who help us operate our website, such as hosting services or email marketing platforms. These third parties agree to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of CK Groundwork or others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information and ensure that your data is stored securely. While we strive to use commercially acceptable methods to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security, especially during transmission over the internet.
5. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of any inaccuracies.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict processing of your data, where applicable.
- Withdraw consent to processing at any time (for example, unsubscribing from marketing emails).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small files placed on your device by your web browser. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
7. User Comments
We may allow users to post comments on our site, such as reviews or blog post feedback. Please note the following regarding user comments:
- Data Collected: When you submit a comment, we collect the information you provide, including your name, email address (if required), and the comment itself. This data may also include your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- Comment Moderation: All comments submitted to the site are subject to moderation. We reserve the right to approve, disapprove, or remove any comments that violate our guidelines or policies. Comments that are deemed offensive, inappropriate, or irrelevant may be removed at our discretion.
- Public Nature of Comments: Once a comment is posted, it becomes publicly visible. Please avoid sharing any sensitive personal information in your comments, as we cannot control how others might use or view this information.
- Retention: User comments and related data may be retained indefinitely, or until they are deleted by us or the user. You may contact us if you would like your comment and associated data removed from the site.
- Third-Party Access: If comments are submitted through a third-party plugin (such as Disqus or another commenting platform), please refer to the privacy policy of the third-party provider regarding how your data is processed.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the revised date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@ckgroundswork.co.uk
