1. Introduction
At BuildViews (website: www.buildviews.co.uk), we respect your privacy and value the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices outlined in this document.
2. Data Collected
Data Storage Location
We are a UK-based company, and our servers are hosted within the European Economic Area (EEA). Our hosting providers comply with GDPR regulations to ensure your data is securely stored.
Registration Data
When you register on our website, we store your username, email address, and any additional information added to your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your personal data at any time (excluding your username). Website administrators also have access to manage this data.
Purchase Data
If you make purchases or subscribe to our services, we may collect transaction details such as order information and user data to deliver services and support.
Support Data
When you contact us for support, the details you provide are used solely to resolve your query. Support data may be temporarily stored on secure platforms to facilitate our services.
Contact Form Submissions
Information submitted via our contact form is sent to our email system, hosted securely. These submissions are used only for responding to inquiries and are not shared or used for marketing without your consent.
Comments
If you leave comments on our site, we collect the data provided in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser details, to prevent spam.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to gather anonymized site usage data, helping us improve user experience. If you wish to opt out, please use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool.
3. Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the hosting site, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Please review the privacy policies of third-party services like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for more details.
4. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device, used for purposes such as retaining preferences or tracking anonymized site usage data. You can disable cookies via your browser settings if preferred.
Necessary Cookies (All Users):
•PHPSESSID: Identifies your session on the site.
•cfduid: Ensures site security via our CDN provider.
Additional Cookies (Registered Users):
•wp-auth, wordpress_logged_in: Used for user authentication.
•wp-settings-{UID}: Customizes the admin and site interface.
5. Who Has Access To Your Data
Access to personal data is limited to:
•BuildViews administrators and technical team members.
•Third-party service providers when required to deliver our services (e.g., hosting providers).
6. Third Party Access to Your Data
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Limited data may be shared with trusted partners to provide essential services, such as:
•Hosting services.
•Support ticketing systems.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data For
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Users may request deletion of their data, except for data required for legal or administrative purposes.
8. Security Measures
We use SSL encryption and other security measures to protect your data. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and take appropriate remedial steps.
9. Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
•Access, modify, or delete your personal data.
•Request an exported file of your personal data.
•Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.
For more information, please contact us at we@buildviews.co.uk.
11. Legal Disclosures
We may disclose personal data when legally required or to protect our rights. In such cases, we will comply with applicable laws and make reasonable efforts to notify you when possible.
12. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please review this page regularly for the latest updates.
Last Updated: 24.11.24
If you have any questions, contact us at we@buildviews.co.uk.
13. use of personal data.
•User verification and authentication.
•Providing technical support.
•Communicating updates about our services.
•Preventing fraud and ensuring security.
•Customizing the website for a better user experience.
•Improving website performance and administration.