At Election Forecast, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our website, https://www.electionforecast.co.uk (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data about you:
- Personal Information You Provide: When you sign up for updates, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us via forms, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Automatically Collected Information: As you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect certain data, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity, using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide you with the services you request, such as newsletters or updates on election forecasts.
- To improve the functionality and content of our website.
- To analyze user behavior and trends to enhance user experience.
- To communicate with you regarding new features, changes to our services, or other relevant updates.
- To comply with legal obligations and ensure the security of our website.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to collect information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your browsing experience. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Performance Cookies: To analyze how visitors use our Site and to monitor the performance of the Site.
- Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences and enhance your user experience.
You can control and manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These third parties may collect and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services we may use.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing lists or newsletters, we will delete your personal information related to that purpose.
6. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we correct or update your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information.
- Withdraw your consent for data processing, where consent is the legal basis for processing.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Election Forecast
Email: info@electionforecast.co.uk
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.