Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Rugby Appliance Repair Services collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at rugby-appliance-repairs.co.uk. We do not collect personal data through registration forms or databases. This policy applies solely to information gathered automatically through your use of our website.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and general location (city-level)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log data
This information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally.
How We Use Information
The data we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To measure the effectiveness of our content and services
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use this information for marketing, profiling, or any other purpose that identifies individuals.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse website traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure site usage
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings for future visits
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to support our website:
- Google Analytics: To collect anonymous usage statistics and improve our content
- Cloudflare: To enhance website security and performance
- Advertising networks: We may display ads through third-party networks, which may use cookies to serve relevant content
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control or have access to their data collection methods beyond what is necessary for website operation.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect the information we collect. This includes secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data held about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
Since we do not collect personal data that can identify you, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe any personal data has been inadvertently collected, you may contact us to request clarification or deletion.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Gareth Winslow
12 Victoria Pl, Parkside SA 5063, Australia
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
