Last Updated: 26 December 2024
Introduction
Welcome to BuyBill Limited ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website and related services. As a data controller, we are responsible for the processing of your personal data.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information you provide to us:
Personal and business details such as your name, address, email, phone number, and business information when you register on our platform or interact with us.
Information we collect automatically:
Technical data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and log data when you visit our website.
Usage data such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
Information from third parties:
Data from service providers or business partners (e.g., payment processors, advertising networks) to support your use of our platform.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you agree to receive marketing communications or allow cookies.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract, such as providing our services to you.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and protect our business interests.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain, and improve our services.
To personalize your experience on our platform.
To communicate with you about updates, promotional offers, and service-related messages.
To ensure the security and integrity of our website and systems.
To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data 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. For example:
Account-related data: Retained for the duration of your account and for six years after closure to comply with legal obligations.
Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw your consent.
Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of sensitive data.
Access controls to limit who can access your data.
Regular security audits and monitoring.
International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data protection laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and improve our services. We use:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website’s functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To track usage and improve our website.
Marketing Cookies: To provide personalized advertisements.
Our website uses cookies provided by third-party software to enhance your experience. As we do not directly control the cookies in use, we recommend reviewing the cookie policies of the third-party providers for more details. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect your ability to use some features of our platform.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a commonly used format.
Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including marketing.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at
dan@buybill.co. We may request verification of your identity to process your request and aim to respond within one month.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
BuyBill LimitedEmail: dan@buybill.coAddress: 71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ