Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
At Vicara Partners Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website (https://vicarapartners.co.uk) or engage with our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a. Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Details submitted via forms on our website or through direct correspondence.
- Any other personal data you provide to us voluntarily.
b. Information We Automatically Collect
- IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Pages you visit, time spent on our website, and other usage details.
- Cookies and similar technologies.
c. Third-Party Data
- Information obtained from third-party platforms or partners, where applicable and lawful.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide, manage, and improve our services.
- To communicate with you, including responding to queries or requests.
- To send marketing communications (with your explicit consent, where required).
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of service.
- For analytics and website optimisation to enhance user experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to our use of your data.
- Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws or regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate, improve, and secure our business, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers and partners who assist in delivering our services.
- Legal authorities, where required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Third parties in connection with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition.
5. International Data Transfers
As a UK-based organisation, your data is stored and processed primarily within the United Kingdom. Where data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place in compliance with data protection laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions).
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time for data processing based on consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@vicarapartners.co.uk.
8. Data Security
We employ robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Vicara Partners Ltd Email: info@vicarapartners.co.uk
Website: https://vicarapartners.co.uk
