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Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and Spanish data protection laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Paul Rodwell
Email: info@paulrodwell.com
Website: www.paulrodwell.com

2. Data Collection and Processing

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral source, page views, and website navigation paths.
  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and other details provided when subscribing to newsletters or registering an account.
  • Communication Data: Information shared through contact forms, emails, or posted comments.
  • Usage Data: Preferences, interactions, and history of engagement with our website.
  • Other Voluntarily Provided Data: Any additional information you choose to submit.

We collect and process this data based on legitimate interests, contractual obligations, consent, or legal compliance.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information, such as signing up for newsletters.
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services or respond to inquiries.
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulatory authorities.
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve website performance, security, and user experience.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Administering and improving our website.
  • Personalising user experience and providing relevant content.
  • Sending newsletters or promotional materials (with consent).
  • Responding to inquiries and customer service requests.
  • Preventing fraud, enhancing security, and complying with legal requirements.
  • Generating anonymised statistical reports.

You may withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time by contacting us or clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may disclose your data:

  • To employees, service providers, or legal advisors where necessary for legitimate business operations.
  • To comply with legal obligations, enforce agreements, or protect rights and safety.
  • When legally required by government authorities or law enforcement agencies.

We ensure all third-party processors comply with GDPR and provide adequate data protection safeguards.

6. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions from the European Commission.
  • Standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
  • Binding corporate rules or other legally valid mechanisms.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • The original purpose of collection.
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
  • Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

Once no longer required, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Request rectification of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact info@paulrodwell.com. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD) or your local supervisory authority.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration. However, data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and improve website functionality. You will be asked to consent to cookies upon your first visit. You can manage cookie preferences through browser settings.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies before providing any personal data.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and where necessary, we will notify you via email or website notifications.

Last updated: 18th March 2025

For further inquiries about this policy, please contact us at info@paulrodwell.com