Privacy Policy - Skip Hire Shortlands

Welcome to Skip Hire Shortlands. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our services.

Information We Collect

To provide our skip hiring services effectively, we collect various types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number.
Usage Data: Information on how you access and use our website, including your IP address, browser type, and browsing patterns.
Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information for processing payments.

How We Use Your Information

We utilize the collected data for the following purposes:

Service Provision: To process your skip hire orders and deliver our services efficiently.
Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials related to our services.
Improvement of Services: To analyze usage patterns and customer feedback to enhance our offerings.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: You have explicitly agreed to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations to you.
Legal Obligations: To comply with legal requirements and regulatory standards.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and property.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to ensure the safety of your personal data:

Encryption: Protecting data during transmission and storage.
Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
Regular Audits: Conducting periodic assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request updates or corrections to your personal data.
Deletion: Request the removal of your personal information under specific circumstances.
Restriction of Processing: Ask us to limit the processing of your data.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the appropriate channels as outlined in our contact policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display personalized advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 27, 2024.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through the designated communication channels.