Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy for Contractor News
Effective Date: 21st October 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Contractor News ("we," "our," "us"). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you use our website or services. Contractor News is a UK-based digital newspaper, with its head office located in Dubai.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.
**2. Information We Collect**
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- **Personal Identifiable Information (PII):** Name, email address, contact number, and other similar contact data.
- **Usage Data:** Information about your interaction with our website, such as pages viewed, links clicked, and the time spent on our website.
- **Cookies:** We use cookies to collect information about how you interact with our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
**3. How We Use Your Information**
We may use the personal information you provide for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website and services.
- To send you newsletters, updates, and other information you have opted to receive.
- To improve our website and ensure that content is presented in the most effective manner.
- To notify you about changes to our services, terms, or policies.
- To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
**4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information**
Our legal basis for collecting and using personal information depends on the data we collect and the context in which we collect it. We will only process your personal information when:
- We need to fulfill a contract with you.
- You have given us consent to do so.
- The processing is in our legitimate interests and not overridden by your rights.
- We need to comply with legal obligations.
**5. Sharing Your Information**
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- **Service Providers:** We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us deliver our services (e.g., email distribution, hosting, analytics).
- **Legal Compliance:** We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- **Corporate Transactions:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred.
**6. International Data Transfers**
As our head office is based in Dubai, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United Arab Emirates. We ensure that your data is protected through appropriate safeguards in compliance with UK and EU data protection regulations (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
**7. Data Retention**
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time.
**8. Your Rights**
As a user based in the UK or EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- **Right to Access:** You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- **Right to Rectification:** You can request corrections to any inaccurate data.
- **Right to Erasure:** You can request the deletion of your personal data.
- **Right to Restrict Processing:** You can request to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- **Right to Data Portability:** You can request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- **Right to Object:** You can object to the processing of your personal data in some cases, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].
**9. Security of Your Data**
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
**10. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
**11. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
**12. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
**Contractor News**
editor@contractor.news
Head Office: Dubai
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This privacy policy is designed to be compliant with UK and EU GDPR regulations while acknowledging the company’s head office location in Dubai. Let me know if you need further customization!