This privacy policy explains how we process the personal data of users who visit poundrates.co.uk and use the services available on the website. The processing of personal data is carried out in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.
This policy explains how personal data is collected and processed, the purposes for which it is used and the legal basis for such processing.
1) DATA WE PROCESS
1.1 Browsing data
The computer systems and software used to operate the website automatically collect certain data during normal operation. This may include IP addresses, browser and device type, operating system, pages visited, the time of the request and other technical information relating to the connection.
This data is processed primarily to ensure the proper operation and security of the website and to obtain statistical information about its use.
1.2 Cookies
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on the user's device while browsing the website.
The website uses technical cookies necessary for its proper operation and may use cookies and similar technologies in connection with Google Analytics.
1.2.1 Technical cookies
Technical cookies are used to ensure the proper functioning of the website and its features. Their use is necessary to provide the services requested by the user.
1.2.2 Google Analytics
The website uses Google Analytics, a statistical analysis service provided by Google, to understand how users interact with the website and to obtain information about traffic and page performance.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information relating to browsing activity, the device and the browser used. Where required by applicable law, such technologies are used on the basis of the user's consent, managed through the consent management system available on the website.
For more information about how Google processes data, please consult Google's Privacy Policy .
1.3 Data voluntarily provided by users
Users may voluntarily provide personal data, for example when contacting us by email or through the form available on the contact page.
The data provided is used solely to respond to the user's enquiry and for activities directly related to handling that enquiry.
2) PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS OF PROCESSING
Personal data is processed to ensure the operation and security of the website, to carry out statistical analysis of its use and to respond to enquiries submitted by users.
The legal basis for processing may be the legitimate interests of the Controller in ensuring the proper operation and security of the website, compliance with legal obligations, the performance of a service requested by the user or, where required, the user's consent.
3) HOW WE PROCESS AND RETAIN DATA
Personal data is processed using computer systems and, where necessary, automated procedures. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are adopted to protect the data against loss, unlawful use, alteration and unauthorised access.
Data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or for any period required by law. For services provided by third parties, retention periods are determined by the respective providers in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4) PROVISION OF DATA
Browsing the website does not require users to create an account. Providing personal data through the contact form or by email is voluntary, but failure to provide the information necessary to handle an enquiry may prevent us from responding.
5) DATA RECIPIENTS
Personal data may be processed by the Controller and, where necessary for the purposes described above, by service providers supporting the operation of the website, such as hosting providers, IT service providers and statistical analysis providers.
Some of these providers, including Google in connection with Google Analytics, may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and within their respective infrastructures and services.
6) DATA CONTROLLER
The Data Controller is:
VALEXA s.r.l.s. (sole shareholder)
Via Giorgio Washington No. 59, 20146 Milan (MI), Italy.
Email: privacy@poundrates.co.uk
7) DATA PROCESSORS AND AUTHORISED PERSONS
Where necessary, the Controller may appoint third parties to process personal data on its behalf as data processors, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, and may authorise persons to process personal data under its direct responsibility.
8) MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES
Users can manage or disable cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling technical cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain features of the website.
Where consent is required, users can also manage their preferences through the consent management system displayed on the website.
9) RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS
Subject to the conditions established by applicable data protection legislation, individuals have the right to request access to their personal data, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability and to object to processing.
Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
To exercise your rights, you can contact the Controller by email at
privacy@poundrates.co.uk
or by post at:
VALEXA s.r.l.s., Via Giorgio Washington No. 59, 20146 Milan (MI), Italy.
Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority.
