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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy will explain how Brightwire uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

 

What data do we collect, and how?

We collect information when you submit a contact form, or sign up to receive emails. You directly provide data which we collect and process when you do this. For information on how this site uses cookies, please read our Cookie Settings section below. Data we collect through forms includes your name, email address, contact number and organsiation. 

How we use your data

We use your data to email you with information on services which we think you might like. You can unsubscribe at any time from these emails. You have the right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes.

We will not sell or pass on your data to any other firm.

How we store your data

We securely store your data at a UK datacentre. We will retain your data for 24 months and once this period is reached we will email you to see if you would like to continue receiving emails from us. If you do not wish to receive information, we will delete your data. You can also unsubscribe at any time, upon which point we will delete your data.

What are your data protection rights?

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of ll of your data protection rights.

Every person is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request us for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete the information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@brightwire.net or call us on 0131 376 0000

 

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology

For further information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

How do we use cookies?

We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, and so we can understand how you use our website.

What types of cookies do we use?

There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:

  • Functionality – We use these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
  • Analytics– We use these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address.
How you can manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.

Privacy policies of other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to our privacy policy

We keeps our privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 30 December 2020.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about our privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email us at info@brightwire.net

Call us on 0131 376 0000

Write to us at 5 High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AG

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