stormy-branch - Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how stormy-branch collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Name and contact details when you complete our enquiry form
Email address for correspondence purposes
Information about services you are interested in
Technical information including IP address, browser type, and operating system
Information about your visit including pages viewed and navigation patterns

How We Use Your Information

Personal information collected is used for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide requested information
To deliver consulting services you have engaged
To improve our website and service offerings
To comply with legal obligations
To send relevant communications where you have provided consent

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose
Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering a contract
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights
Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with legal requirements

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Enquiry data is typically retained for 24 months unless you request earlier deletion or we enter into a service agreement requiring longer retention.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure data storage, access controls, and regular security assessments.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information where required by law or to protect our rights.

Your Rights

Under data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure in certain circumstances
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

stormy-branch
47 Castle Street
Liverpool, L2 9UB
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: September 2024