Welcome to Unleash Yourself with Gladness CIC (UYG Social Enterprise), accessible at https://unleashyourselfwithgladnesscic.com. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK Data Protection Act, GDPR, and Google privacy requirements.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
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We may collect and process the following types of data:
1.1 Personal Data You Provide to Us
• Name, email address, and phone number when you:
• Subscribe to our newsletter.
• Submit a contact form or enquiry.
• Register for services.
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
• IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour when you access our website. This data is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
1.3 Data from Third Parties
• Google Analytics: Used to analyse website traffic and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for:
• Providing and improving our services.
• Responding to enquiries and communications.
• Personalising user experiences.
• Marketing (only with your consent).
• Compliance with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:
• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour and improve our services.
• Advertising Cookies: Used for personalised marketing efforts.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your data with:
• Service providers (e.g., Google Analytics, hosting providers, payment processors) for business operations.
• Legal authorities if required by law.
5. Data Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Despite our efforts, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
• Access your data and request a copy.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Object to data processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at uygsocialenterprise@gmail.com
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Google Services Compliance
We comply with Google’s privacy requirements, including the use of:
• Google Analytics: To understand website traffic and improve user experience.
• Google Ads (if applicable): For targeted advertising purposes.
You can learn more about Google’s privacy policies here.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
10. Disclaimer
While we take reasonable steps to ensure the security and accuracy of your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the following:
• You are responsible for ensuring the security of your own devices and data (e.g., by using secure passwords and updated software).
• Any data shared with third-party services (e.g., payment processors or external links) is subject to their respective privacy policies.
• We are not liable for unauthorised access to your data due to circumstances beyond our control, such as cyberattacks, technical failures, or actions by third-party providers.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
• Company Name: Unleash Yourself with Gladness CIC (UYG Social Enterprise)
• Email: uygsocialenterprise@gmail.com
• Address: 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 1HH