Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Matthew James McCartney , the owner and provider of this Website. Matthew James McCartney takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: www. mjmvalets.co.uk.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Definitions and Interpretation

In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions are used:

Data Collectively all information that you submit to Matthew James McCartney via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.
Cookies A small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below (Cookies).
Data Protection Laws Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation.
GDPR The UK General Data Protection Regulation.
Matthew James McCartney, we or us Matthew James McCartney of 88 Ormskirk Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8DB.
UK and EU Cookie Law The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 & the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2018.
User or you Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Matthew James McCartney and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Matthew James McCartney and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services.
Website The website that you are currently using, www.mjmvalets.co.uk, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of Matthew James McCartney and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

Data Collected
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

  • name;

  • contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
    in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Data
We collect Data in the following ways:

  • data is given to us by you; and

  • data is collected automatically.

Data That is Given to Us by You
Matthew James McCartney will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:

  • when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;

  • filling out an enquiry form;
    in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data That is Collected Automatically
To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:

  • we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times, and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.

  • we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the section below, headed "Cookies".

Our Use of Data
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

  • internal record keeping;
    in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Who We Share Data With
We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

  • our employees, agents, and/or professional advisors - to make enquiries so we can get in contact with potential clients;
    in each case, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Keeping Data Secure
We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:

  • access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.

  • we store your Data on secure servers.

Data Retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.

Your Rights
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:

  • Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information.

  • Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.

  • Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.

  • Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy, or transfer your Data.

  • Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

Links to Other Websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Changes of Business Ownership and Control
Matthew James McCartney may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Matthew James McCartney. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

Cookies
This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Matthew James McCartney uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services. Matthew James McCartney has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling Matthew James McCartney to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however, certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

Type of Cookie Purpose
Strictly necessary cookies These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services.
Functionality cookies These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region). By using the Website, you agree to our placement of functionality cookies.
Targeting cookies These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

Cookies
You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please see the help menu in your internet browser. You can switch off Cookies at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently.
You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however, you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

General
You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy will not be affected.
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
Matthew James McCartney reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
You may contact Matthew James McCartney by email at mjmvalets@outlook.com.

Attribution
This Privacy Policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer (https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en). This Privacy Policy was created on 16 August 2024.

Cookies
Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know.

Strictly necessary
We use the following strictly necessary cookies:

Description Purpose
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by tracking user sessions, measuring website effectiveness, and personalising ads. This ensures that you receive content tailored to your interests. Cookies store information on your device, allowing us to remember your preferences and site interactions. This enables us to deliver personalised content and ads, improving your overall experience on our website.

Functionality 

We use the following functionality cookies: 

Description Purpose
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by tracking user sessions, measuring website effectiveness, and personalising ads. This ensures that you receive content tailored to your interests. Cookies store information on your device, allowing us to remember your preferences and site interactions. This enables us to deliver personalised content and ads, improving your overall experience on our website.

Targeting 

We use the following targeting cookies:

Description Purpose
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by tracking user sessions, measuring website effectiveness, and personalising ads. This ensures that you receive content tailored to your interests. Cookies store information on your device, allowing us to remember your preferences and site interactions. This enables us to deliver personalised content and ads, improving your overall experience on our website.