Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2023

ADAM (Scotland) Ltd. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with the best possible experience on our website and to communicate effectively with you. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: When you contact us through our email form or other communication channels, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide.

• Usage Information: We collect certain data automatically through cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics. This data may include your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit, including:

• Device and Browser Information: Details about the device and browser you are using.

• Analytics Data: Information gathered through Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, referral source, and other interaction data.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To respond to your inquiries, process requests, and ensure our website functions correctly.

• Analytics and User Experience: To analyse website traffic, trends, and user behaviour to improve our website and services.

• Communication: To send information or updates related to our services or respond to your queries.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable legal obligations, such as data protection and privacy regulations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing personal data include:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

• Contractual Obligation: The processing is necessary for a contract we have with you or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.

• Legitimate Interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (improving our services and responding to inquiries), provided these are not overridden by your rights.

4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except:

Service Providers: To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, such as analytics providers (Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data that we hold.

• Rectification: You have the right to have any incorrect or incomplete data rectified.

• Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

• Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your data.

• Data Portability: Under certain conditions, you can request that we transfer your data to another organisation or directly to you.

• Object to Processing: You can object to certain processing activities, such as direct marketing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics data. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Privacy Policy. You can control cookies through your browser settings and learn more about managing cookies through your browser’s help feature.

For more information on how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit [Google’s Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

7. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third-party’s site. We recommend reviewing the Privacy Policy of every site you visit, as we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates or changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at:

484 Crow Road, Glasgow, G11 7DR, Scotland, UK

Tel: 0141 337 7006

Email: sales@adam-scotland.co.uk

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the processing of your personal data as outlined above.