Introduction
At Vape Beasts, accessible from vapebeasts.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our services.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is Vape Beasts, which operates the website vapebeasts.co.uk. If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
Personal Data
We may collect personal data that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us via email.
Usage Data
We automatically collect information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us understand how our site is used and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services
This includes sending you updates, responding to your inquiries, and personalizing your experience on our website.
To communicate with you
We may use your email address to send you newsletters or promotional materials that you have opted to receive.
To analyze website usage
We use usage data to understand how our site is used and to enhance its functionality and content.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent
When you provide us with your personal data, such as subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to our processing of this information.
Legitimate Interests
We process usage data based on our legitimate interests in improving our website and services.
Contractual Necessity
If we enter into a contract with you, such as responding to your inquiries, we process your data as necessary to fulfill our obligations.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to external parties except in the following cases:
Service Providers
We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests and processes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, or as otherwise required by applicable laws. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
You may request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction
You can request that we limit the processing of your data under specific conditions.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and to transfer it to another data controller.
Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]. We are here to assist you and ensure your privacy rights are respected.