PRIVACY POLICY FOR HOUSEPRICECRASH.CO.UK
- INTRODUCTION
1.1. This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) sets out how we, as the data controller, collect, process, store, and share personal data that you provide to us or that we collect from you through your use of our website, www.housepricecrash.co.uk (the “Site”).
1.2. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1.3. This Privacy Policy is effective from the date indicated at the top of the page and may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Site.
- WHO WE ARE
2.1. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing activities, please contact us at forum@housepricecrash.co.uk.
- PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT AND PROCESS
3.1. We collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1.1. Information you provide to us directly. This includes personal data that you provide when you:
- register for an account on our Site, including your name and email address;
- submit a comment or post on our forum, including your name and email address; and
- subscribe to our email list, including your email address.
3.1.2. Information we collect automatically. When you access and use the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type. We use this information to analyse how our Site is used, to improve the Site, and to personalise your experience.
3.1.3. Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how you use the Site, to improve your experience on the Site, and to provide you with relevant advertising. For more information on the cookies and similar technologies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
3.2. We may also obtain personal data about you from other sources, such as public databases, social media platforms, and third-party data providers.
- LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
4.1. We will only process your personal data where we have a legal basis to do so. The legal bases for our processing activities are as follows:
4.1.1. Legitimate interests. We may process your personal data where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. Our legitimate interests include:
- operating and improving our Site;
- communicating with you about our products and services; and
- conducting analytics and advertising activities.
4.1.2. Contract. We may process your personal data where it is necessary to perform a contract with you, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract.
4.1.3. Consent. We may process your personal data where you have provided your consent for us to do so.
4.1.4. Legal obligation. We may process your personal data where it is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation.
- HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
5.1. We use your personal data for the following purposes:
5.1.1. To operate and improve our Site. We use your personal data to operate, maintain, and improve our Site and the products and services offered through the Site. This may include:
- providing you with access to our Site;
- responding to your requests and inquiries;
- customising your experience on the Site; and
- performing technical and support functions.
5.1.2. To communicate with you. We use your personal data to communicate with you about our products and services, to send you marketing communications, and to provide you with important updates about our Site and services. This may include:
- sending you newsletters and other promotional materials;
- providing you with information about our products and services;
- responding to your questions and feedback; and
- notifying you of changes to our policies or terms of service.
5.1.3. For analytics and advertising purposes. We use your personal data to conduct analytics and advertising activities, including:
- using Google Analytics to analyse traffic on our Site;
- using Google AdSense, Ezoic and Google Ad Manager to display advertisements;
- using affiliate links to earn a commission on certain products and services; and
- conducting market research and trend analysis.
- HOW WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
6.1. We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:
6.1.1. Service providers. We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who help us to operate, maintain, and improve our Site, and to provide you with products and services. These service providers may include:
- hosting and storage providers;
- analytics providers;
- advertising partners; and
- email service providers.
6.1.2. Legal and regulatory authorities. We may share your personal data with legal and regulatory authorities where required to comply with a legal obligation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
6.1.3. Business partners. We may share your personal data with our business partners where it is necessary to provide you with a product or service you have requested, or where you have provided your consent for us to do so.
6.2. We will only share your personal data with third parties where we have taken appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of your personal data.
- INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
7.1. We may transfer your personal data to recipients located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
7.2. Where we transfer your personal data to recipients located in countries outside of the EEA, we will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is protected and secure, in accordance with the GDPR.
- YOUR RIGHTS
8.1. Under the GDPR, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data, including:
8.1.1. Right to access. You have the right to request access to your personal data and to receive a copy of your personal data.
8.1.2. Right to rectification. You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
8.1.3. Right to erasure. You have the right to request that we delete your personal data where:
- it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected;
- you have withdrawn your consent;
- you have objected to the processing of your personal data;
- your personal data has been unlawfully processed; or
- we are required by law to delete your personal data.
8.1.4. Right to restrict processing. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data where:
- you contest the accuracy of your personal data;
- the processing is unlawful and you oppose the erasure of your personal data;
- we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims; or
- you have objected to the processing of your personal data.
8.1.5. Right to data portability. You have the right to request that we provide you with your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer your personal data to another data controller where technically feasible.
8.1.6. Right to object. You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where we are processing your personal data based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
8.1.7. Right to withdraw consent. If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
8.2. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at forum@housepricecrash.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month.
- DATA RETENTION
9.1. We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
9.2. The length of time we retain your personal data will depend on the purposes for which it was collected, the nature of the personal data, and the legal or regulatory requirements applicable to us.
- SECURITY OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA
10.1. We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of your personal data and to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10.2. We regularly review our security procedures and controls to ensure that they remain effective and appropriate.
- COMPLAINTS
11.1. If you have a complaint about our processing of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
11.2. We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact a supervisory authority, so please contact us first at forum@housepricecrash.co.uk.
- CONTACT US
12.1. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, our data processing activities, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights under the GDPR, please contact us at forum@housepricecrash.co.uk.