Google User Consent Policy

User Consent Policy for bblocksmithshastings.com

 

Effective Date: [28 Feb 2025]

 

Introduction:

 

This User Consent Policy explains how bblocksmithshastings.com collects and uses your personal data when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.  

 

Data Collection and Use:

 

We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

 

Website Functionality: To ensure the proper functioning of our website and provide you with a seamless browsing experience.

Analytics: To analyse website traffic and usage patterns, allowing us to improve our website and services. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

 

Marketing: To personalise ads and provide targeted marketing content through Google Ads.

Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Types of Data Collected:

 

We may collect the following types of personal data:

 

IP address: To understand general location and prevent fraud.

Browser information: To optimize website performance.

Cookies and similar technologies: To track website usage and personalize your experience.

Data provided through contact forms or email: Including name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent management platform (CMP), which will be implemented on the site.

 

Third-Party Services:

 

We use third-party services, including Google Analytics and Google Ads, which may collect and process your personal data. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

 

Consent Management:

 

We will implement a Consent Management Platform (CMP) on our website to obtain and manage your consent for cookies and data collection. You will be able to:

 

Provide or withdraw your consent at any time.

Choose which categories of cookies you consent to.

Access and manage your consent preferences.

Data Security:

 

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure.

 

Data Retention:

 

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

 

Your Rights:

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

 

Right to access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.

Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.  

Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data.  

Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.  

Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

 

Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.  

Right to withdraw consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.  

Contact Information:

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:  

 

Email: BBLocksmithshastings@gmail.com

Phone: 07387 448 622

 

Changes to This Policy:

 

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.