Privacy Policy – duncanschieb.com
Last updated: 22/12/22
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how duncanschieb.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects your personal information when you visit our website or otherwise interact with us. By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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Website: duncanschieb.com
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Email: duncan@duncanschieb.com
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal details: name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide via contact forms or email.
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Usage data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data collected via analytics tools.
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Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use some features of the website.
3. How we collect information
We collect information:
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Directly from you when you submit a form, subscribe to a mailing list, or contact us.
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Automatically when you browse the site through cookies, logs, and analytics tools.
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From third-party services we use for analytics, email, or hosting (for example, website analytics platforms and email service providers).
4. How we use your information
We may use your information to:
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Provide, operate, and maintain the website.
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Respond to your enquiries, comments, or requests.
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Send you newsletters or other communications you have opted in to receive (you can opt out at any time).
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Monitor and analyse usage to improve site performance, content, and user experience.
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Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, or for related purposes that you would reasonably expect, or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
5. Legal basis (if applicable)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the UK, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data:
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Your consent.
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Performance of a contract with you.
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Compliance with a legal obligation.
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Our legitimate interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and interests.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences.
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Understand how visitors use the site.
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Improve content and user experience.
You can set your browser to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.
7. Disclosure of your information
We may share your information with:
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Service providers who help us operate the website or deliver services (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery), under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
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Professional advisers (such as lawyers or accountants) were reasonably necessary.
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Authorities or other third parties, where required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
8. International transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside your country or region. Where your information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law (for example, by using contracts with appropriate data protection clauses).
9. Data security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, and unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de‑identify your personal information.
11. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights in relation to your personal information, which can include:
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Access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction or update of your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
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Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
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Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.
12. Third‑party links
Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Children’s privacy
This website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it where appropriate.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.