1. Introduction
Grand-branch ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website grand-branch.tech or engage with our services.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Complete forms on our website, including service request forms
- Correspond with us by email or other means
- Subscribe to our newsletters or publications
- Request information about our services
This information may include your name, email address, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website addresses
- Pages viewed and time spent on our website
- Date and time of your visit
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
- To send you information about our services that may be of interest
- To improve our website and services
- To analyse website usage and trends
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and the rights of others
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for a contract we have with you or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, unless there is a good reason to protect your personal data which overrides those legitimate interests
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to their agreement to keep your information confidential
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection of rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public
- Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context of our relationship with you and our legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: The right to request copies of your personal data
- Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing of your personal data
- Portability: The right to request transfer of your personal data to another party
- Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.
10. 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 read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can delete such information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
grand-branch
47 Renewable Way
Manchester, M2 4WP
United Kingdom