At SimpleWays UK, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
Please read this privacy policy carefully before using our website or submitting any personal information.
Table of Contents
- 1. Information We Collect
- 2. How We Collect Information
- 3. How We Use Your Information
- 4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
- 5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- 6. Data Security
- 7. Data Retention
- 8. Your Rights
- 9. Children's Privacy
- 10. International Transfers
- 11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- 12. Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
- Account information (such as username and password)
- Transaction information (such as payment details, purchase history, and shipping information)
- Profile information (such as preferences, product interests, and demographic information)
- Communications (such as customer service inquiries and survey responses)
1.2 Usage Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your equipment, browsing actions, and patterns when you interact with our website, including:
- Log information (such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and access times)
- Device information (such as device identifiers, location information, and mobile network information)
- Usage data (such as traffic data, communication data, and the resources that you access and use on the website)
- Cookies and similar technologies (as described in our Cookie Policy)
2. How We Collect Information
2.1 Direct Collection
We collect information directly from you when you:
- Register for an account
- Place an order
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Fill out a form
- Participate in a survey or promotion
- Contact customer service
2.2 Automated Collection
We collect information automatically when you:
- Visit our website
- Use our services
- Interact with our emails
- View our online advertisements
2.3 Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:
- Business partners (such as payment processors and analytics providers)
- Social media platforms (when you link your account to our services)
- Public databases
- Marketing partners
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect about you for various purposes, including to:
3.1 Provide Services
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Manage your account
- Provide customer service
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Enable you to use interactive features of our website
3.2 Improve Services
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Develop new products and services
- Enhance and personalize your experience
- Test and troubleshoot new features
3.3 Marketing and Communication
- Send promotional communications
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Inform you about special offers and products
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3.4 Legal Compliance and Protection
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our terms and policies
- Protect against fraud and unauthorized activities
- Address disputes and troubleshoot problems
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information with:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Payment processing
- Data analysis
- Email delivery
- Hosting services
- Customer service
These service providers are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
4.2 Business Partners
We may share your information with our business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4.4 Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4.5 With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
5.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
5.2 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: To recognize and count visitors and see how they move around the website
- Functionality Cookies: To recognize you when you return to the website and personalize content
- Targeting Cookies: To record your visit, the pages you visit, and the links you follow to deliver more relevant ads
5.3 Your Choices
You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
5.4 Third-Party Analytics
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how users engage with our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the website and report website trends.
6. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6.1 Security Measures
Our security measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive information
- Secure network architecture
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Staff training on data security
6.2 Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:
- The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
- The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
- The purposes for which we process your personal information
- Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
- The applicable legal requirements
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:
8.1 Access and Information
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and information about how we use it.
8.2 Correction
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
8.3 Erasure
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
8.4 Restriction of Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
8.5 Data Portability
You have the right to request that we transfer the personal information you provided to us to another organization, or directly to you.
8.6 Objection
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
8.7 Automated Decision-Making
You have the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling, which produces legal effects or significantly affects you.
8.8 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our records.
10. International Transfers
We may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
When we transfer your personal information internationally, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection in the countries to which it is transferred.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.
You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this privacy policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
SimpleWays UK
Flat 92 Simpson Dam
Lake Louis
WS11 1ZY
United Kingdom
Email: privacy@simpleways-uk.com
Phone: +44 514 735 2250