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Privacy Policy
Welcome to our website. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.
What Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data when you interact with our website:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when submitted voluntarily through contact forms or subscriptions.
- Technical Data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and time of visit automatically collected via cookies and server logs.
- Usage Data: including pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns to improve website performance and user experience.
How We Use Data
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To improve our website and tailor content based on user preferences and behavior.
- To send administrative communications, including updates or changes to policies.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and property.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that collect information about your interaction with the website. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze website traffic and usage to improve functionality.
- Support website security measures.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the usability of some parts of the website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms such as our official Social/X page at https://x.com/TheScotsman. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption where applicable, and regular security assessments.
Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we remain committed to protecting your information.
User Rights
You have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: You may request details about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Under certain conditions, you may request deletion of your data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or how we handle your information, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 131 311 7500
- Address: 16 Heriot Row, Edinburgh EH3 6HP, United Kingdom
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