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Barrier Reef Scapes Privacy Policy
1. Barrier Reef Scapes Privacy Policy: Introduction
Barrier Reef Scapes Privacy Policy is effective from 1st January 2025
At Barrier Reef Scapes, we value the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
By using our website, Barrier Reef Scapes (www.barrierreefscapes.com), you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Data Controller
Barrier Reef Scapes is the data controller for the purposes of the GDPR. You can contact us via our Contact Us page.
3. Personal Data We Collect
Barrier Reef Scapes Privacy Policy may include the collection of the following types of personal data from you:
Identity Data: First name, last name, username, or similar identifiers.
Contact Data: Email address, phone number, address.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through the following means:
Direct interactions with you: when you fill out forms on our website or contact us directly via email or phone.
Automated technologies: We may collect data as you interact with our website, using cookies, server logs, and other technologies to track your activity.
5. Why We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide you with our website’s content and services.
To manage your account, if applicable.
To improve our website and services by analyzing user behavior.
To communicate with you, including sending marketing information if you have opted in.
To comply with legal obligations.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
Consent: You have given us permission to process your data for specific purposes.
Contractual Necessity: Processing your data is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing services or processing transactions).
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data based on our legitimate interests, such as improving our website or services.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: We may need to process your data to comply with legal requirements.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers to perform functions such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and marketing assistance, but only as necessary to fulfill our obligations.
We may also disclose your personal data if required to do so by law, in response to a legal request, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for the purpose of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in some situations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided above.
11. Cookies
We use cookies on our website to improve your user experience. For more information about how we use cookies and how you can manage them, please contact us via our Contact Us page. A copy of our cookie policy will be forwarded to you.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection standards. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us via our Contact Us Page.
For a much more comprehensive insight into the European Data Protection Regulation, you can visit their website by clicking here