This document outlines how bakelore.co.uk (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the information of our website visitors and users. Your privacy is important to us. By accessing or using bakelore.co.uk, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
**Information We Collect:**
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us through our website’s contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or leave comments on our blog. This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide. We may also automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies, as detailed below.
**How We Use Your Information:**
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- * Provide you with information about our services and updates.
- * Personalize your experience on our website.
- * Improve our website and services.
- * Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- * Enforce our terms of service and protect our rights.
- * Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We will not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website operation, data analysis, email delivery, and other essential functions. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to us.
**Cookies and Web Beacons:**
bakelore.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about website usage. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your computer or mobile device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. We also use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), which are tiny graphic images embedded in our website, to track website activity and improve our services.
**Data Security:**
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to, data encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**Data Retention:**
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
**Your Rights:**
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to the processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
**Changes to this Policy:**
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued