Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29/09/23 

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At HW Design & Marketing, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our digital marketing services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect:
We may collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or request a service. The information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:

- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Website URL
- IP address
- Cookies and usage data

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2. Use of Information:
We may use the collected information for various purposes, including:

- Providing and personalizing our services
- Communicating with you and responding to your inquiries
- Sending you marketing and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyzing and improving our website and services
- Protecting against fraud or other illegal activities

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3. Data Retention:
We will retain your personal information 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.

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4. Data Sharing:
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

- Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services. These providers are obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property, as well as the rights, safety, or property of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies allow us to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that certain features of our website may not function properly without them.

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6. Links to Third-Party Websites:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

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7. Security:
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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8. Children's Privacy:
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 16, we will promptly delete it.

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9. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

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10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at holly@hwdm.co.uk .

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By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.

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