This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when users visit or interact with the website. It is designed to align with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Introduction
At alexwalia.org, protecting your privacy is important. This policy explains:
- What personal data may be collected
- How the information is used
- Your legal rights regarding your data
- How cookies and analytics technologies are used
2. Information We Collect
The website may collect the following information:
Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Contact form submissions
- Messages or enquiries
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Referral sources
- Cookies and analytics data
These practices are commonly used for website functionality, communication, analytics, and security.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide requested services or information
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Send updates or marketing communications (where consent is provided)
- Monitor website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Personal data is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. Cookies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour
- Remember user preferences
- Support analytics tools such as Google Analytics
Users can control or disable cookies through browser settings.
6. Sharing of Information
Personal information may be shared with:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- IT and technical support services
- Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Information is not sold to third parties.
7. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organisational security measures are used to protect personal information from:
- Unauthorised access
- Disclosure
- Loss
- Misuse
- Alteration
However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
- Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, users may have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent
- Request data portability
Requests can usually be made through the website contact details or contact form.
10. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to third-party websites. Those websites have separate privacy policies, and this website is not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Users should review this page regularly for any updates.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests regarding your personal data, contact: Contact Page