Effective Date: February 2025
At BenStockton.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, store, and use your personal data. This policy explains how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how cookies are used on our website.
1. GDPR Compliance
Under the GDPR, we are responsible for handling your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
1.1 What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any details provided when you contact us.
- Financial Data: If provided for financial consultations.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, location data, and website usage data.
1.2 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., signing up for newsletters).
- Contractual Obligation: When processing is necessary for service delivery.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interest: For business purposes like website analytics and customer service improvements.
1.3 Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.
✅ Right to Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
✅ Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request data deletion.
✅ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
✅ Right to Data Portability – Transfer your data to another provider.
✅ Right to Object – Object to data processing for marketing purposes.
✅ Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time for marketing emails or cookies.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
2. Cookies Policy
2.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help enhance your browsing experience by remembering preferences and improving website functionality.
2.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., security, login, and navigation).
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyse site usage and improve functionality.
- Functional Cookies: Store user preferences for a personalised experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track performance.
2.3 Managing Cookies
You can accept or decline cookies using our cookie banner. Additionally, you can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies
- Firefox: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
3. Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. While we strive for complete security, no online transmission is entirely risk-free.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
5. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this GDPR & Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@benstockton.com
By using BenStockton.com, you consent to this GDPR & Cookies Policy.
