Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 2024

Peter Freebody & Co. is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about visitors to our website located at www.peterfreebody.com ("Website"). By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the folling information:
Personal Information: When you sign up, contact us, or interact with our Website, we may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and other contact information.
Usage Data: We may collect information on how our Website is accessed and used, including but not limited to your IP address, browser type, browser version, and pages visited.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases, as defined by the UK GDPR:
Contract: To provide and manage services you request, such as account registration or customer support. 

•Legitimate Interests: To improve our Website, prevent fraud, and ensure security. We ensure these interests do not override your rights.
Consent: For optional features like marketing emails or non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:
• To provide, operate, and maintain our Website
• To improve, personalize, and expand our Website
• To communicate with you, including customer support and updates about our Website
• To analyze Website usage and optimize user experience
• To prevent fraudulent activity and maintain security

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information:
With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to::

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Object to or restrict processing 

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable) 

• Request data portability 

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us atoffice@peterfreebody.com

Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these third-party websites.

International Data Transfers

We may use third-party service providers located outside the United Kingdom to help us operate our Website and deliver our services. Where your personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other legally approved mechanisms.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in countries outside the UK, and we will take all reasonable steps to ensure it is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Your Choices

You may choose to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements. For example:

• Contract Form submissions: up to 12 months

• Analytics Data: up to 26 months 

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

International Visitors

If you are accessing our Website from outside the UK, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Controllers

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Peter Freebody & Co. Limited
Registered Address: Donald Reid Group Limited 1010 Eskdale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG41 5TS
Email: office@peterfreebody.com
Telephone: 01628 824382
If you have any questions about how we handle your data, please contact us using the details above.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
• Email: office@peterfreebody.com
• Telephone: 01628 824382

Copyright Policy

Effective Date: Nov 2024

Peter Freebody & Co. ("we," "our," or "us") respects the intellectual property rights of others. This Copyright Policy explains our practices regarding copyright infringement and how to submit claims of infringement for content on our Website, located at www.peterfreebody.com.

Ownership of content

All materials on this Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These materials are owned by us or licensed to us and may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted without our written permission.

DMCA Compliance (if applicable)

If you believe that any content on our Website infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing the following information in writing to our Designated Copyright Agent:

• A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed
• A description of the material that you claim is infringing and where it is located on the Website
• Your contact information, including your address, phone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Designated Copyright Agent Contact Information:
• Email: office@peterfreebody.com
• Telephone: 01628 824382

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent by providing the following information:
• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before it was removed or disabled
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your judicial district

Repeat Infringers

We may terminate the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of copyright law.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Copyright Policy, please contact us:
• Email: office@peterfreebody.com
• Telephone: 01628 824382