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1. Introduction

Crest Stewardyne ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website and use the services described on it, and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

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

2. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

• Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other details you submit through contact forms, inquiry forms, or when requesting information about our platform.
• Automatically collected information: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URLs, and browsing behaviour, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Information from third parties: we may receive limited information about you from analytics providers or other third-party services integrated into our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect about you for purposes including:

• To respond to inquiries and provide information about our services.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website and offerings.
• To communicate with you, including sending updates, notices, or marketing communications where permitted.
• To analyse usage patterns and improve user experience.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users, remember your preferences, and analyse how our site is used. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the website may not function properly without cookies.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, or communications.
• Professional advisers, including lawyers and auditors, where necessary.
• Regulators, law enforcement, or other parties where required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect from unauthorised access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data, as well as the right to object to certain uses or withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your jurisdiction. Where we transfer information internationally, we take steps intended to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date, and the revised policy will be effective as soon as it is published. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us via our Contact page.

This Privacy Policy is a general template intended as a starting point and does not constitute legal advice. Crest Stewardyne recommends obtaining professional legal review to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations relevant to your operations and jurisdiction.