Terms & Conditions
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which John Hamlin Brand & Web Design collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the http://www.john-hamlin.co.uk website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by John Hamlin Brand & Web Design

Personal identification information
Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) personal data is defined as: “any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person”.

I may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resourcesI make available on my Site. Users may visit our Site anonymously. I will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Non-personal identification information
I may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with my Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilised and other similar information.

Web browser cookies
My Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information
John Hamlin Brand & Web Design may collect and use Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
To improve customer serviceInformation you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

To improve our Site
I may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. To send periodic email. I may use the email address to respond to their enquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

How I protect your information.
I adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information.

Sharing your personal information
I do not sell, trade, or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. I may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other content on my Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. I do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from my Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Access to information
At your request, John Hamlin Brand & Web Design can confirm what information I hold about you and how it is processed. If John Hamlin Brand & Web Design does hold personal data about you, you can request the following information:

Our identity and contact details
Contact details of the data protection officer. The purpose of the processing as well as the legal basis for processing.
The categories of personal data collected, stored and processed. Recipient(s) or categories of recipients that the data is/will be disclosed to.

If I intend to transfer the personal data to a third country or international organisation, information about how we ensure this is done securely. The EU has approved sending personal data to some countries because they meet a minimum standard of data protection. In other cases, I will ensure there are specific measures in place to secure your information.

How long the data will be stored
Details of your rights to correct, erase, restrict or object to such processing.Information about your right to withdraw consent at any time.

How to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority
Whether the provision of personal data is a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract, as well as whether you are obliged to provide the personal data and the possible consequences of failing to provide such data.

The source of personal data if it wasn’t collected directly from you
Any details and information of automated decision making, such as profiling, and any meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and expected consequences of such processing.

Your rights
You have the right to ask me not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. I will usually inform you (before collecting your data) if we intend to use your data for such purposes or if I intend to disclose your information to any third party for such purposes. You can exercise your right to prevent such processing by refusing your consent at the time of collection or at any other time by contacting me at john@john-hamlin.co.uk

My site may, from time to time, contain links to and from the websites of affiliates. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that I do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Please check these policies before you submit any personal data to these websites.

Transferring your information outside of Europe
As part of the services offered to you through this website, the information which you provide to me may be transferred to countries outside the European Union (“EU”). By way of example, this may happen if any of our servers are from time to time located in a country outside of the EU. These countries may not have similar data protection laws to the UK. By submitting your personal data, you’re agreeing to this transfer, storing or processing. If I transfer your information outside of the EU in this way, I will take steps to ensure that appropriate security measures are taken with the aim of ensuring that your privacy rights continue to be protected as outlined in this Policy.

If you use our services while you are outside the EU, your information may be transferred outside the EU in order to provide you with those services.

Right to erasureVisitors / users of the site have the ability to have all records of their personal data held by a business erased where there is no legitimate reason for that business to maintain they records. This includes where GDPR is super-ceded by other laws governing the details obtained. If you want to request that your data is erased please write to John Hamlin Brand & Web Design The Engine Shed, Stobo, Peebles EH45 8NX

Changes to this privacy policy
John Hamlin Brand & Web Design has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. I encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Contact details of the GDPR owner (John Hamlin Brand & Web Design)
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact me at:

John Hamlin Brand & Web Design
The Engine Shed
Stobo
Peebles
EH45 8NX

Email: john@john-hamlin.co.uk