Privacy Policy
At All About Trades, accessible from https://allabouttrades.co.uk, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by All About Trades and how we use it.
By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you visit or interact with our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when filling out forms on our website (e.g., when requesting a free consultation).
- Non-personal Information: IP address, browser type, time of visit, pages visited, and referring URL (through cookies and analytics services).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To respond to your inquiries and requests.
- To improve our website, products, and services.
- To send you relevant information about our services, promotions, or updates, only if you have opted to receive such communications.
- To understand how users interact with our website (through analytics tools) and improve user experience.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that allow us to track non-personal information like site usage and preferences. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as analytics tools (Google Analytics), to help us understand how users interact with our website. These third-party services may collect, use, and store your information according to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party providers.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect, including secure servers and encryption where applicable. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your personal data.
- Request the deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Children’s Privacy
All About Trades does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you think your child has provided such information on our website, please contact us immediately, and we will do our best to remove such information from our records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us at:
- Email: [Your Email Address]
- Phone: [Your Phone Number]
- Address: [Your Physical Address]
Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy for All About Trades
At All About Trades, accessible from https://allabouttrades.co.uk, we use cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are used to store information about your visit and help improve your browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personal data but may store user preferences, login details, or other information to enhance your interaction with the website.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specific period or until you manually delete them.
- First-party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party Cookies: Set by third-party websites or services (e.g., analytics providers or social media platforms).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and any error messages received. We use this data to improve the performance of our website and enhance the user experience. For example, we use tools like Google Analytics to track and report on site traffic and behavior.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, and allow the website to provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you’ve made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to track your browsing habits and show you relevant ads or promotional content. They collect information about your visits to our website and other websites, which allows us to tailor marketing efforts to your interests. We may also use third-party services (like Google Ads) that use cookies for targeted advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our website:
Cookie Type | Purpose | Example of Use |
---|---|---|
Strictly Necessary | Essential for website functionality. | Maintaining login sessions, shopping cart, etc. |
Performance | Track user interaction with the website. | Google Analytics to monitor traffic and site behavior. |
Functionality | Store user preferences. | Language settings, remembering login details. |
Advertising | Deliver personalized ads. | Google Ads for targeted advertisements. |
Third-party Cookies | Set by external services to enhance website usage. | Embedded content like YouTube videos or social media. |
4. Third-party Cookies
We may work with third-party services that use cookies on our website. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to collect information about how visitors use our website, including visitor numbers, behavior on-site, and referral sources. This data helps us improve website performance.
Google Analytics’ cookies are governed by Google’s privacy policy, which can be found here. - Social Media Platforms: If you engage with our content through social media platforms (e.g., sharing a blog post), those platforms may set cookies. These cookies are managed by third parties and governed by their own privacy policies.
- Advertising Networks: We may use advertising cookies provided by services like Google Ads to deliver personalized ads based on your interests. These cookies track your online activity across various websites.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your web browser. You can choose to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when cookies are set. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website.
Here’s how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Additionally, you can opt-out of third-party cookies from advertising networks by visiting:
6. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or regulatory requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We recommend you check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
- Email: [Your Email Address]
- Phone: [Your Phone Number]
- Address: [Your Physical Address]