PRIVACY POLICY AND GDPR
KEY DETAILS
This website Privacy Policy describes how I use of the information you give me when you use this website. If you are asked to provide information when using this website, it will only be used in the ways described in this Privacy Policy.
This policy is updated from time to time. The latest version is published on this page. This Privacy Policy was last updated 3 March 2022.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact me.
INTRODUCTION
This site may gather and uses certain information about individuals in order to provide products and services and to enable certain functions on this website. I may also collect anonymized information to better understand how visitors use this website and to present timely, relevant information to them.
WHAT DATA I MAY GATHER
I may collect the following information:
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Full name
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Contact information including email addresses
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Demographic information, such as general location
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Website usage data
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Information specifically relevant to client inquiries
HOW I MAY USE THIS DATA
Collecting this data helps me understand my website performance, enabling me to deliver improved products and services. Specifically, I may use data to contact you in response to a specific enquiry that you make through the website and to fulfil any orders you place with me.
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STORING DATA
Due to the amount of carbon emissions it takes to data on servers, I am limiting the amount of data I need to store. Currently the global carbon footprint for data centres accounts for more than 2% of global carbon emissions (the equivalent of the world's entire airline industry), with the number expected to rise to 3.2% in 2025. By 2040, data storage is predicted to account for 14% of the world's carbon emissions.
YOUR RIGHTS
Under GDPR you have the right to request a summary of all data I may hold on you and/or to request that this information is deleted. Please contact me with your request and your message will be acknowledged and replied to within 5 working days.
COOKIES AND HOW I USE THEM
WHAT IS A COOKIE?
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables our website to identify your computer as you view different pages on my website.
Cookies allow websites and applications to store your preferences in order to present content, options or functions that are specific to you. They also enable me to see information such as how many people use the website and what pages they tend to visit.
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HOW I USE COOKIES
I may use cookies to:
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Analyse my web traffic using an analytics package – this website uses Google Analytics to aggregate usage data to help me improve the website structure, design, content and features.
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Recognise you when you return to my website – to remember your preferences when returning to my site so you are not shown the email signup pop-up on return visits if you have previously dismissed this message.
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you, other than that which you choose to share with me.
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CONTROLLING COOKIES
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how all websites use cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you should set your web browser to refuse cookies.
However, please note that doing this may affect how my website functions. Some pages and services may become unavailable to you.
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LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
The Creative Recycler may include links to external, or third party websites. The Creative Recycler's privacy policy does not apply to, and I cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or websites.
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CONTROLLING INFORMATION ABOUT YOU
When you fill in a form or provide your details on my website, you agree for me to contact you in line with the information you give.
This is limited to my Contact Form – I will contact you via the email address that you give me on my contact form with information relating to your specific inquiry.
I will never lease, distribute or sell your personal information to third parties.
Any personal information I hold about you is stored securely and processed in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
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Your right of access - You have the right to ask me for copies of your personal information.
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Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask me to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask me to complete information you think is incomplete.
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Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask me to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask me to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Your right to object to processing - You have the the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
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Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that I transfer the personal information you gave me to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances.
You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, I have one month to respond to you.
Please contact me at hello@thecreativerecycler.co.uk if you wish to make a request.
HOW TO COMPLAIN
If you have any concerns about my use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to me at hello@thecreativerecycler.co.uk
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You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how I have used your data.
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The ICO’s address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113