Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Speed Thrust ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website speed-thrust.com or use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us through our contact forms
- Request consultations or services
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
- Preferences and interests related to sustainable living
- Any other information you choose to provide
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website
- Device identifiers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Analyzing website usage and improving our services
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: For newsletter subscriptions and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and business improvements
- Contract: To fulfill service requests and consultations
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental request
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
6. 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. Specific retention periods include:
- Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact inquiries: Up to 3 years for customer service purposes
- Website analytics data: Up to 26 months
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request information about how we process your data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
10. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK authorities
- Adequacy decisions by the UK government
- Other approved transfer mechanisms
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Speed Thrust
42 Sustainable Street
Manchester, M1 4EH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 161 234 5678
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk