1. Introduction
Accareels ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website accareels.com (the "Site").
We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, which govern the processing of personal data in the United Kingdom.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Interact with our website features
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Demographic information (age, location)
- Preferences and interests
- Communication preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Device information
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide and maintain our services
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you updates
- Personalization: To customize content and recommendations
- Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
- Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent)
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests
- Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you
- Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that assist us in operating our website
- Analytics Providers: Companies that help us analyze website usage
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Partners: With your explicit consent
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Request human review of automated decisions
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Binding Corporate Rules
- Certification schemes
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@accareels.com
- Address: Accareels Data Protection Officer, [Address], United Kingdom
- Phone: [Phone Number]
13. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues:
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Phone: 0303 123 1113
- Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF