Privacy Policy
Paint Spraying Association
Last updated: 06/11/24
The Paint Spraying Association (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://paintsprayingassociation.co.uk (the “Website”), or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Personal Identification Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and address when you fill out forms, register as a member, or contact us.
- Technical Data: including your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity on our Website. This data is collected automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: information on how you use our Website, such as pages viewed, time spent on each page, and navigation paths.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: to manage memberships, respond to enquiries, and facilitate event registration.
- Website Improvement: to analyse usage and enhance our Website’s functionality and user experience.
- Marketing Communications: if you have opted in, we may send you newsletters, event invitations, and other information about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Compliance and Security: to fulfil legal obligations, protect against fraud, and maintain the security of our Website and services.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with third parties in the following situations:
- Service Providers: trusted third-party providers who assist us in delivering services (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Obligations: when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., law enforcement).
- Business Transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: to request copies of your personal data.
- Correction: to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
- Erasure: to request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Restrict Processing: to limit the way we use your data.
- Data Portability: to request that we transfer your data to another organisation.
- Object: to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
5. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access restrictions. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, personalise content, and analyse site traffic. For more information on our cookie practices, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Paint Spraying Association
Email: info@paintsprayingassociation.co.uk