Privacy Policy

At Skip Hire Highgate, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you. The information we collect includes:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.
Usage Data: Information on how our services are accessed and used.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is utilized in the following ways:

To Provide Services: Processing your skip hire requests and managing orders.
To Improve Our Services: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience.
Marketing Purposes: Sending promotional materials and updates, with your consent.
Legal Obligations: Complying with legal requirements and protecting our rights.

Data Protection

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. Your data is stored securely and is accessible only by authorized personnel. We use advanced encryption and secure server protocols to protect data transmission.

Access Control

Access to personal information is restricted to employees who need it to perform their job functions. These individuals are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination and legal prosecution, if they fail to meet these obligations.

Data Encryption

All sensitive information is encrypted using industry-standard encryption technologies both in transit and at rest to ensure data security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our services, enabling us to improve functionality and personalize content.

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Third-Party Cookies: Used by external services to provide additional functionalities.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your experience.

Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party partners who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors and IT service providers. These partners are obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request access to your personal information.
Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us as outlined in this policy.

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 revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your residence. We take measures to ensure that your data is protected and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Consent

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.
Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific processing activities.
Legal Obligations: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you. Any analysis or data processing is performed to improve our services and is subject to human oversight.

Summary

This Privacy Policy explains how Skip Hire Highgate collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.