Introduction
At Vaping Review, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, vapingreview.co.uk.
Data Controller
Vaping Review is the data controller for the purposes of GDPR. This means that we are responsible for determining how your personal data is processed and ensuring that it is handled in accordance with GDPR requirements.
Personal Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect certain types of personal data, including but not limited to:
- Contact information such as your name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
- Usage data related to your interaction with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited
- Any other personal data you provide to us voluntarily
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide you with information or services you have requested
- To improve our website and enhance your user experience
- To send you newsletters or marketing communications if you have opted in to receive them
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent, where you have explicitly given us permission to use your data for specific purposes
- The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into such a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations to which we are subject
- Legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party, provided that such interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. We may retain certain information for longer periods if required by applicable laws or regulations.
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 protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- The right to access your personal data and obtain a copy of it
- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to request the erasure of your data under certain conditions
- The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data
- The right to data portability, allowing you to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
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 with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing any issues you may have and ensuring your privacy is respected.
Thank you for trusting Vaping Review with your personal data.