Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 16th December 2024
At Proptoniq, protecting your personal information is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you share with us, ensuring transparency and compliance with UK data protection laws, including GDPR.
Who We Are
Proptoniq is a property resource platform helping individuals make informed property decisions. For the purposes of data protection, we are the data controller of your personal information.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following information, depending on how you interact with our website and services:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address
Account Information: If you register an account, we collect login credentials
Transaction Data: Payment details and service requests
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns through cookies
Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications
How We Collect Your Information
We collect data in the following ways:
Directly from you through contact forms, account registration, or service requests
Automatically via cookies and analytics tools when you use our website
From third parties if you interact with our services via partners or advertisers
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide and manage our services
Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
Send transaction confirmations and updates
Tailor your experience on our site
Comply with legal obligations
Send marketing communications, with your consent
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information on these grounds:
Contractual: To fulfil our obligations when you use our services
Consent: For sending you marketing emails or newsletters
Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure our platform
Legal Obligation: For compliance with applicable laws
Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
Service Providers: To deliver our services (e.g., IT support, payment processors)
Regulators and Authorities: To meet legal or regulatory requirements
Partners: With your consent, for joint marketing activities
We do not sell your data to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
Improve functionality
Analyse website usage
Deliver relevant advertisements
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
Secure servers and encryption
Restricted access to sensitive data
Regular security assessments
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data.
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Correction: Request corrections to your data
Deletion: Ask us to delete your data where it is no longer needed
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Consent Withdrawal: Revoke your consent for marketing communications
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert email address].
International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page, with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us:
Email: [Insert email address]
Address: [Insert business address]