Privacy Policy - Commercial Waste Shoreditch

At Commercial Waste Shoreditch, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage our waste management services.

Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company details.
Business Information: Type of business, waste generation details, and service requirements.
Usage Data: Information on how you access and interact with our services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance your experience on our platforms.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is utilized in the following ways:

Service Provision: To deliver and manage our waste management services effectively.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and send important information related to our services.
Improvement of Services: To analyze data and improve our service offerings.
Compliance: To adhere to legal obligations and industry regulations.

Data Protection and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Data encryption and secure storage solutions.
Regular security assessments and audits.
Access controls to restrict data access to authorized personnel only.
Employee training on data protection best practices.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our business and providing services.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Rest assured, we do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
Data Portability: You can request the transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the methods outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for businesses and do not target individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 27, 2024.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located within the UK or other countries. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

Third-Party Links

Our services 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 review the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us understand user behavior, remember user preferences, and personalize content.

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of our website.
Performance Cookies: Gather information on how visitors use our site.
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements.
Legitimate Interests: For purposes that are in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.

Third-Party Data Processors

We may engage trusted third-party service providers to perform various functions on our behalf. These processors are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

Data Protection Officer

We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by law. We are committed to minimizing any potential impact of such incidents.

Your Consent

By using our services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Feedback and Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or data practices, please feel free to reach out to us.