Privacy Policy for RodenWebMasters
Effective Date: 23/09/2024
RodenWebMasters (“we”, “us”, “our”) 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, RodenWebMasters.com (“Website”). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
By using our Website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data to provide and improve our services:
a. Personal Data
While using our Website or contacting us, we may collect personal information that can identify you, including:
- Name
- Email address (e.g., when contacting us at ollieroden@yahoo.com)
- Business name
- Phone number
- Billing address (including 135 Kneller Road, Whitton)
- Payment information (for purchasing our services)
b. Usage Data
We collect non-personal information automatically when you interact with our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Time and date of visit
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Device identifiers
- Operating system
c. Cookies
We use cookies to track your activity on our Website to enhance your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Providing and maintaining our services (e.g., web development, SEO, marketing, and content management)
- Managing your account and purchases
- Processing and fulfilling service requests and transactions
- Communicating with you (including sending service-related emails or marketing materials with your consent)
- Analyzing site usage to improve our Website and services
- Complying with legal obligations
We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected unless we reasonably believe we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide us with personal information, you consent to its collection and use.
- Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g., providing web development services).
- Legitimate Interests: We process your data to improve our services and manage our operations.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data where required to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our business and perform our services. These include:
- Payment processors
- Hosting providers
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Marketing platforms (if you consent to receive marketing communications)
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and to treat it in accordance with the law. We do not allow our third-party service providers to use your personal data for their own purposes.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include:
- SSL encryption
- Secure data storage
- Regular security assessments
- Restricted access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)
As a resident of the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your personal data to another organization or directly to you, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal data, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ollieroden@yahoo.com. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other legal mechanisms.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Address: 135 Kneller Road, Whitton
Email: ollieroden@yahoo.com