Effective Date: 1st October 2024
Welcome to Caterham Computing (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users while providing a secure, reliable, and user-friendly experience. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. We adhere to all relevant data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
Currently, we do not provide the option for users to create accounts on our website. However, we may collect personal information if you:
Fill in contact forms or engage in other forms of communication with us.
In the future, we may offer a newsletter subscription service using a custom plugin, at which point we may collect additional data such as:
Name.
Email address.
If a newsletter service is implemented, your data will be stored in an encrypted manner to ensure your privacy and security.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to your queries or messages.
To provide any services or features you request in the future, such as a newsletter subscription.
If a newsletter service is introduced, your personal data will only be used to manage your subscription and send you relevant content.
3. Cookies
We do not use third-party cookies or any services that track users across websites. However, our website uses minimal first-party cookies for essential site functionality, such as:
Session management (if applicable in the future).
Remembering your preferences and settings (if applicable).
These cookies are required to provide a smooth experience on our website and do not track your activity beyond our site.
4. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information with any third-party services or companies. Your data is only used internally to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. The only exception would be if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take data security seriously. All personal data provided to us, now or in the future, will be stored securely on our servers, protected by industry-standard security protocols. Should we offer a newsletter or other subscription services in the future, any personal data collected will be encrypted for added security.
Access to your information is limited to authorized personnel only.
6. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your data (for example, by unsubscribing from a newsletter service), we will remove your personal information from our systems unless there is a legal obligation to retain it.
7. Your Rights
As a UK resident, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR:
Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing: You can request restriction of how we process your data.
Right to object: You can object to certain types of data processing.
Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@caterhamcomputing.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
info@caterhamcomputing.co.uk
or
Caterham Computing
110 Commonwealth Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6LS