Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Hunter's Auto & Marine Electrical Solutions collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at hunters-auto-marine-electrical.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and complying with the UK's data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide any personal information voluntarily. The information collected includes:
- IP address and device type
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search engine
- Standard server log data
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve website functionality and user experience
- To monitor and maintain website security
- To generate anonymous usage statistics
We do not use this information to identify individuals, nor do we sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse website traffic. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).
The cookies we use are strictly for functional and analytical purposes. They do not store personal identifiers or sensitive information. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help us understand website usage and deliver relevant content. These services include:
- Google Analytics – to collect anonymous traffic and behaviour data
- Advertising networks – such as Google AdSense, which may place cookies to serve interest-based ads
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We do not control how they collect or use your information. We recommend reviewing their policies for more details.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including secure server infrastructure and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right of access to your data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure (in certain circumstances)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making
As we do not collect or store personal data that can identify you, most of these rights do not apply. However, if you believe we have collected identifiable information by error, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Elara Winslow
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]