Privacy Policy
Properties-on-Sea values your privacy. This notice describes what information we collect, how we use it, and, if necessary, those with whom we share it.
By using Properties-on-Sea, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the website is also subject to our Terms and Conditions.
This Privacy Policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of the website after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The personal data of the users that are collected and processed through www.properties-on-sea.co.uk
Will be under responsibility and in charge of:
Properties-on-Sea
Flat 3 Cannon Court, 38 High Street, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9AP
mailto:becky@properties-on-sea.co.uk
2. TYPES OF INFORMATION GATHERED
The information we learn from customers helps personalize and continually improve your experience at Properties-on-Sea. Here are the types of information we gather:
Information You Give Us. You provide information when you search, read and watch the content, subscribe to our newsletter, use the platform and/or communicate with us through our contact information or through our contact forms. As a result of those actions, you might supply us with the following information:
First and last name
Email address
IP address
Any additional information relating to you that you provide to us directly through our platform.
Properties-on-Sea will not collect any personally identifiable information about you, unless you provide it.
Automatic Information. Like many websites, we use "cookies." We obtain certain types of anonymous information which is not personally identifiable when your web browser accesses Properties-on-Sea or third-party content served by or on behalf of Properties-on-Sea on other websites. Some of the information we collect and analyse includes the Internet protocol (IP) address; computer and connection information such as browser type, version, and connection speed; purchase history; and the content you searched for, viewed, and possibly purchased.
3. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR DATA
Personal data will be kept for the time necessary for the provision of the platform and services. The owner may be allowed to retain personal data for a longer period whenever the user has given consent to such processing, as long as such consent is not withdrawn. Furthermore, the owner may be obliged to retain personal data for a longer period whenever required to do so for the performance of a legal obligation or upon order of an authority. Once the retention period expires, personal data shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after expiration of the retention period.
4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION.
In general, we use the information we collect primarily to provide, maintain, protect and improve our current website and services. We use personal information collected through our platform as described below and described elsewhere in this Policy to:
Identify you as a user in our system.
Provide the content.
Provide the services.
Improve our website and how we operate our business.
Understand and enhance your experience using our website and products.
Send automatic recurring emails (newsletter).
Respond to your comments or questions through our support team.
Send you related information, including confirmations, invoices, technical notices, updates, security alerts and support and administrative messages.
Communicate with you about upcoming events and news about services offered by Properties-on-Sea and our selected partners.
Marketing purposes of Properties-on-Sea.
Protect, investigate and deter against fraudulent, unauthorised or illegal activity.
5. HOW DO YOU GET MY CONSENT?
By subscribing to our newsletter, using the platform, communicating with us through the contact forms or our contact information, accepting the use of cookies by our website and providing us with personal information to communicate with you, you consent to our collection, storage and use of your information on the terms contained in this privacy policy. You may withdraw your consent by sending us your request via the contact information or the contact page.
6. SOCIAL MEDIA
On our website you will find links and functions linked to different social networks, in which you can share your information.
It is advisable to consult the privacy policy and data protection of each social network used on our website.
7. HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
Information about our customers is an important part of our business, and we are not in the business of selling it to others. We share customer information only as described below.
Third-Party Service Providers. We use third party tools and services that help us to provide our services in an optimal way and to provide the functionalities of our platform. We use the following third party services and tools: Create the platform and host the website, sending emails, analysing data (Google Analytics), Create Ads (Facebook, Google), providing marketing assistance and providing search results and links.
These third-party services and tools may have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use that information for other purposes. Information shared with these third party services will be treated and stored in accordance with their respective privacy policies and our privacy policy. Please refer to the privacy policy of these third party services.
Business Transfers. In the event that Properties-on-Sea creates, merges with, or is acquired by another entity, your information will most likely be transferred. Properties-on-Sea will email you or place a prominent notice on our Website before your information becomes subject to another privacy policy.
Protection of Properties-on-Sea and others. We release personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce or apply our Terms and conditions and other agreements, or protect the rights, property, or safety of Properties-on-Sea, our users or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organisations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
With Your Consent. Other than as set out above, you will receive notice when personally identifiable information about you might go to third parties, and you will have an opportunity to choose not to share the information.
Anonymous Information. Properties-on-Sea uses the anonymous browsing information collected automatically by our servers primarily to help us administer and improve the platform and website. We may also use aggregated anonymous information to provide information about the website to potential business partners and other unaffiliated entities. This information is not personally identifiable.
Email Address. The email address that you supply to us for purposes of receiving our email communications will never be rented or sold to a third party.
8. PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION
Properties-on-Sea follows generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once Properties-on-Sea receives it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, while Properties-on-Sea strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
9. EU MEMBERS’ RIGHTS (GDPR COMPLIANT)
If you are habitually located in the European Union, you have the right to access, rectify, download or erase your information, as well as the right to restrict and object to certain processing of your information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited circumstances.
We describe these rights below:
Access and portability: to access and know what information is stored in our servers, you can send us your request through our contact information.
Rectify, Restrict, Limit, Delete: You can also rectify, restrict, limit or delete much of your information.
Object: When we process your information based on our legitimate interests as explained above, or in the public interest, you may object to this processing in certain circumstances. In such cases, we will stop processing your information unless we have compelling legitimate reasons to continue processing it or where it is necessary for legal reasons.
Revoke consent: Where you have previously given your consent, such as to allow us to process and store your personal information, you have the right to revoke your consent to the processing and storage of your information at any time. For example, you may withdraw your consent by updating your settings. In certain cases, we may continue to process your information after you have withdrawn your consent if we have a legal basis for doing so or if your withdrawal of consent was limited to certain processing activities.
Complaint: If you wish to file a complaint about our use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local supervisory authority. Users can exercise all these rights by contacting us through the contact information or the contact page.
Additionally, if you are a European resident, we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfil contracts we might have with you or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe.
10. CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION
We are in compliance with the requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - European regulation), the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK regulation) regarding the protection of the personal data of minors. We do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website and products are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older. If you become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information, terminate that person's account, and restrict access to that person.
11. RIGHTS ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of Your personal data from us. We may charge You a small fee for this service.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request Us to correct information You believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request that We complete information that You believe is incomplete.
Right to Erasure: You may have a right to request that We delete the personal information We hold about You at any time, and We will take reasonable steps to delete Your personal information from Our current records. If You ask Us to delete Your personal information, We will let You know how the deletion affects Your use of the Site or products and services. There may be exceptions to this right for specific legal reasons which, if applicable, We will set out for You in response to Your request.
Restrict: You have the right to request that We restrict the processing of Your personal information if (i) You are concerned about the accuracy of Your personal information; (ii) You believe Your personal information has been unlawfully processed; (iii) You need Us to maintain the personal information solely for the purpose of a legal claim; or (iv) We are in the process of considering Your objection in relation to processing on the basis of legitimate interests.
Objecting to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of Your personal information that is based on Our legitimate interests or public interest. If this is done, We must provide compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which overrides Your interests, rights, and freedoms, in order to proceed with the processing of Your personal information.
Data portability: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information You have provided to Us to be provided to You and/or another data controller, and that the format of such information be in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.
We have 30 days to respond to You if you make a request. To exercise any of these rights please contact Us below with “GDPR Request” in the subject line: becky@properties-on-sea.co.uk
13. SUPPLIERS AND OTHER THIRD PARTIES
Except as otherwise expressly included in this Privacy Policy, this document addresses only the use and disclosure of information J Properties-on-Sea collects from you. If you disclose your information to others, whether other users or suppliers on Properties-on-Sea, different rules may apply to their use or disclosure of the information you disclose to them. Properties-on-Sea does not control the privacy policies of third parties, and you are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties where applicable. Properties-on-Sea is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of other websites on the Internet, even those linked to or from the Properties-on-Sea site. Properties-on-Sea encourages you to ask questions before you disclose your personal information to others.
14. ENFORCEMENT
Properties-on-Sea regularly reviews its compliance with this Policy. Please feel free to direct any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or Properties-on-Sea treatment of personal information by contacting us.
When we receive formal written complaints, it is Properties-on-Sea policy to contact the complaining user regarding his or her concerns. We will cooperate with the appropriate regulatory authorities, including local data protection authorities, to resolve any complaints regarding the transfer of personal data that cannot be resolved between Properties-on-Sea and an individual.
15. CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about these Privacy Policy and the handling and security of your data, please contact us through our contact page or via this email address: becky@properties-on-sea.co.uk