Privacy Policy - Gardeners Islington

At Gardeners Islington, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your data when you interact with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, such as the pages you visit and the actions you take.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Payment Information: Details necessary to process transactions, such as credit card information.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and maintain our services effectively.
Communication: To communicate with you about updates, offers, and important information related to our services.
Improvement of Services: To analyze usage patterns and improve our offerings.
Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure the safety of our services.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include trusted third parties who help us operate our website, conduct our business, or provide services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Exceptions to this Privacy Policy: We may release information when it’s release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored on secure servers and is accessible only by authorized personnel. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Important Security Practices Include:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Regular security assessments and audits.
Access controls to restrict information to authorized users.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand user preferences and improve site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings if you prefer to decline them.

Third-Party Services

We may utilize third-party services for analytics, payment processing, and other purposes. These third parties are subject to their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies to understand their data practices.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the appropriate channels outlined in our policy.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our services after the changes take effect signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and maintained on, servers located outside your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your own.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Consent

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Legal Basis for Processing

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

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes.
Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you.
Legal Obligation: We are required to process your data to comply with the law.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided it does not override your rights.

Retention of Data

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.

Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access.

Account Information

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone and notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We may use automated decision-making processes, including profiling, to analyze data and make decisions about your usage of our services. These processes help us improve our offerings and provide a personalized experience.

Important: These automated decisions do not adversely affect your rights or freedoms. You have the right to request human intervention in these processes.

Updates and Notifications

We may send you notifications about changes to this Privacy Policy via email or through our website. It is your responsibility to stay informed about our practices by reviewing the latest version of the Privacy Policy.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please refer to the sections outlined above or consult the appropriate channels provided by our organization.