Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (together with our terms and conditions and any other documents referred to in it) describes the type of information that we collect from you (“you/your”) through the use of our services (“Services”), or the use of our website https://woodheadandco.co.uk/ (“Website”), how that information may be used or disclosed by us, and the safeguards we use to protect it.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We therefore ask you to review the privacy statements of other websites and applications to understand their information practices.
We have drafted this Privacy Policy to be as clear and concise as possible. Please read it carefully to understand our policies regarding your information and how we will treat it. By using or accessing our Website, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy may change from time to time, and your continued use of the Website is deemed to be acceptance of such changes, so please check periodically for updates.
You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). However, we appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance.
If you have any comments on this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@woodheadandco.co.uk.
2. Who We Are
2.1 Under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), we act as a ‘data controller.’ Our details are:
- Website: https://woodheadandco.co.uk/
- Company Name: Woodhead & Co
- Company Number: 11544759
- VAT Number: GB311376237
- Registered Address: 3 Weekley Wood Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, NN14 1UQ
- Trading Address: 32 Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AT
- Contact Email: info@woodheadandco.co.uk
2.2 We respect your right to privacy and will only process personal information about you in accordance with applicable UK privacy laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
3. What We May Collect
3.1 Personal data means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data, including:
- Identity Data: first name, last name, username, or similar identifier.
- Contact Data: email address, phone number, and other communication details.
- Technical Data: internet protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, and location.
- Usage Data: information about how you use our Website and Services.
- Cookies Data: collected via our Cookie Policy.
3.2 We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (e.g., race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, political opinions, health data, etc.).
3.3 We will only process your personal data if at least one of the following applies:
- You have given consent to the processing.
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract.
- Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation.
- Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights.
4. How We May Collect and Use Your Data
4.1 We collect your data through:
- Direct interactions (e.g., filling in forms, contacting us via email/phone).
- Automated technologies such as cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
4.2 We may use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our Website.
- Communicate with you when necessary.
- Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
4.3 We do not use your data for marketing purposes or share it with third parties for advertising.
5. Cookies
5.1 We use cookies in accordance with UK and EU Cookie Laws. You can find full details in our Cookie Policy.
6. Where We Store Your Data and Security
6.1 We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK.
6.2 We have implemented appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way.
6.3 We will only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it.
7. Disclosing Your Information
7.1 We may disclose your personal information:
- If required by law.
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of our business and customers.
7.2 We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
8. Your Rights
8.1 Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Objection: Object to processing in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
8.2 You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@woodheadandco.co.uk.
9. Links to Other Sites
9.1 Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
10.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our Website.
11. Your Consent
11.1 By using our Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@woodheadandco.co.uk.