Privacy Policy for Our Allotment Days

Last Updated: 13/11/2024

At Our Allotment Days, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website Ourallotmentdays.co.uk and use our services.

By accessing and using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

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**Information We Collect**
We collect two types of information: personal data you provide to us and data collected automatically.

**Personal Data You Provide**  
When you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or interact with our services, we may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (for delivery-related services)
- Phone number
- Gardening preferences or interests (e.g., types of plants, garden or allotment size)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or interactions on our site

**Data Collected Automatically**  
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect the following information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our website
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring website or source (e.g., search engine, social media)

This data helps us understand how users interact with our website and improve our services.

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**How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- **To provide and improve our services**: We may use your data to help us offer better content, recommendations, and features on our website, tailored to your gardening or allotment needs.
- **To communicate with you**: We may use your contact information to send newsletters, promotions, or updates about new features or events. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- **To process transactions**: If you purchase products or services from our website, we may use your information to complete the transaction and deliver the items to you.
- **For analytics and improvements**: We analyze usage data to enhance the user experience and performance of our website.
- **To comply with legal obligations**: We may need to use your data to comply with legal requirements or to respond to requests from government authorities.

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**Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us track site usage and personalize your experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

4. 

**How We Protect Your Data**
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits.

However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. 

**Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:
- **With third-party service providers**: We may work with trusted partners to help operate our website and deliver services. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
- **For legal reasons**: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, property, or safety.

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 **Your Rights and Choices**
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- **Access**: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- **Correction**: If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you can request that we update it.
- **Deletion**: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal restrictions.
- **Opt-Out of Marketing**: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or newsletters by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

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**Children’s Privacy**
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

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 **Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website. The most current version of the policy will always be available on this page, with the “Last Updated” date at the top.

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 **Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Our Allotment Days  
Ourallotmentdays@gmail.com  
07902666695

Thank you for trusting Our Allotment Days with your information.