Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14/11/2023

Handmakes.co.uk ("handMakes", "we", "us", or "our") operates in the United Kingdom and we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.

By using HandMakes, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect non-personal information automatically, including but not limited to:

Device Information (e.g., IP address, browser type)
Usage Data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site)

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect data for analytics. Users can control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

1.3 Voluntarily Provided Information

Users may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:

Contact Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number)
Location Information (e.g., postcode)
User-Provided Content (e.g., business details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our services
To personalise user experience
To improve our website
To respond to user inquiries
To send periodic emails (only if opted in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share non-personal information with third-party service providers for analytics and website optimization purposes.

4. User-Provided Postcode Information

Users may voluntarily provide their postcode to find businesses near their location. This information is used solely for the purpose of providing relevant search results and is not automatically collected or shared with external parties.

5. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.