Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Dowthriftry collects, uses, stores and protects information about people who visit this website or use our services. This document is a general draft provided for informational purposes and must be reviewed and adapted by a legal professional before final publication, in line with the regulations applicable in each jurisdiction.
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1. Introduction
At Dowthriftry, we respect our users’ privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information they share with us. By accessing or using our website, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms set out here, we recommend that you do not use this website or our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
- Contact details: name, email address and phone number, voluntarily provided when completing forms.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited and time spent on the site.
- Usage data: content interactions, preferences, and browsing behaviour within the platform.
- Cookies and similar technologies: information collected through cookies and other tracking tools, as described in the relevant section.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Managing and responding to contact requests or platform access requests.
- Improving the user experience and website functionality.
- Sending informational communications about our services where the user has provided consent.
- Meeting applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Preventing fraudulent use and maintaining the security of the platform.
4. Legal basis for processing
The processing of personal data is based, where applicable, on the user’s consent, the performance of a contractual relationship, compliance with legal obligations, or Dowthriftry’s legitimate interest in improving and protecting its services.
5. Sharing data with third parties
Dowthriftry does not sell or rent users’ personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with service providers that support the operation of the platform, such as web hosting, data analytics, or communication tools, and these providers are required to keep the information confidential. We may also disclose data where required by law or by a competent authority.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
This website may use first-party and third-party cookies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and personalise the content displayed. You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you before they are installed, although this may affect the functionality of certain sections of the site.
7. Data retention
Personal data will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and to address any legal liabilities arising from its processing. Once these periods have expired, the data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
8. International transfers
If personal data is transferred to providers or servers outside the European Economic Area, Dowthriftry will take the necessary measures to ensure an adequate level of protection in line with applicable data protection regulations.
9. Information security
We put in place reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or improper disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. User rights
Under applicable data protection regulations, the user has the right to:
Access
Request information on the personal data we hold about the user.
Rectification
Request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
Erasure
Request that data be deleted when it is no longer needed.
Objection
Object to their data being processed in certain circumstances.
Portability
Receive their data in a structured, widely used format.
Restriction
Request that the processing of their data be restricted in certain cases.
To exercise any of these rights, users may contact us through the channels listed in the Contact section of this website.
11. Minors
Our services are not intended for minors. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verifiable consent from their parents or legal guardians. If we become aware that information has been collected from a minor without such consent, we will delete it.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
This website may include links to third-party websites. Dowthriftry is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
13. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page, along with the date of the latest update. We recommend that you review this document periodically to stay informed of any changes.