Privacy Policy

 

1. What is this Privacy Policy for?

This policy outlines how Salvis collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

 

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website. This occurs when you:

·         Enquire via our website: When you use our "Enquire Here" form, we collect your name, email address, and any specific details regarding your inquiry.

·         Request a Digital Brochure: When you download our digital brochure, we collect your email address to deliver the document.

·         Interact with our site: We collect technical data such as your IP address and browsing behavior via cookies (see Section 6).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following "Lawful Bases" under GDPR:

·         To Respond to Inquiries: We use your contact details to provide the information or services you requested (Basis: Legitimate Interests).

·         To Deliver Downloads: To provide the digital brochure you have requested (Basis: Performance of a Contract/Legitimate Interests).

·         Marketing: If you opt-in, we may send you updates or offers. You can opt-out at any time via the link in our emails (Basis: Consent).

 

4. Data Hosting & International Transfers

Our website is hosted on Squarespace. As a result, your data is stored on secure Squarespace servers.

·         International Transfers: Because Squarespace is based in the United States, your data may be transferred outside of the UK. We ensure that your data is protected by Squarespace’s use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), which provide a high level of protection for your personal information.

·         Security: We use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption on our website to ensure that data submitted via forms is transmitted securely.

 

5. Data Retention

We do not keep your personal information for longer than is necessary.

·         Inquiry Data: Held for X years from your last interaction unless you become a client.

·         Marketing Data: Held until you withdraw your consent or "unsubscribe."

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve your experience

·         Functional Cookies: Squarespace uses necessary cookies to allow the site to function securely.

·         Analytics: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymised and does not identify you personally.

·         Managing Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies via the banner on our homepage upon your first visit.

 

7. External Links & Social Media

Our website contains links to external sites and social media "share" buttons.

·         External Sites: We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. Please check their policies.

·         Social Media: Your interactions with social media platforms are governed by the privacy policies of those specific companies (e.g., Meta, LinkedIn).