Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Who we are


Stone Digital Services is the trading name of Stone Digital Services LTD We take your privacy seriously and as such have laid out the following privacy notice in line with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.


By using our website or any of our services you agree to be bound by the policies set out in this privacy notice. We are fully committed to protecting the privacy and safeguarding the use of your personal information and we will look to keep this privacy notice updated, therefore check back here regularly to review any amendments.


Any questions relating to our privacy policy or this notice should be directed in writing to us at [email protected] or: Stone Digital Services, 59 The Gables, Haddenham, Bucks. HP17 8AD


Stone Digital Services as a Controller and as a Processor of data



We can be considered both a Controller and Processor of personal data – in the normal running of our business and our interactions with our Direct Clients, we are considered to be the Controller, when we handle data on behalf of our Clients we are considered to be a Processor.


What data we collect and how we use it (Controller)



We collect and process your personal or business information (such as name, contact information and payment information) in order to administer your accounts and subscriptions with us – to process orders, payments or applications submitted by you.


We also use it to carry out our obligations in relation to any agreement or contract you have with us including any subscription to our service, or to verify your identity.


We will not share your data with any third party other than those utilised to service our business or if legally obligated to do so. External partners (processors) may be utilised to perform tasks including but not limited to: processing payments, making bookings, marketing, accounting and account management – we agree terms with our partners to ensure that they all comply with high levels of confidentiality and best practice in privacy and security standards in line with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.


What data we collect and how we use it (Processor)



We collect and process personal information (such as name and contact details) on the basis of active consent and informed opt-in indicating that you may want to hear more about a specified Client’s services or promotion.


Security



We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we utilise suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.


Information about products and services and marketing


From time to time we may send you details of products and services that may be of interest to you via email. This is only if you opt to receive this information, via informed opt-in consent.


Your rights and keeping our records up to date and accurate


You can opt out from any promotional, non-essential or marketing content at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.


You may also contact us directly to request information about what data of yours is recorded by us, how it is stored and what it is. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to us.


If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you feel your privacy has been violated.


In general we retain and process personal data for a reasonable period following initial enquiry, purchase or the lapsing of an account with us.


Third party sites, apps and services


We cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other websites, apps or services even if you access them using links from our sites, or during the delivery of our services. We recommend that you check the policy of each site you visit, any apps you use or any third party services that you may register with.


Cookies and pixels


As a general policy, no personally identifiable information, such as your name, address, or e-mail address, is automatically collected from your visit to the Site. However, certain non-personal information is recorded by the standard operation of our internet servers. Information such as the type of browser being used, its operating system, and your IP address is gathered in order to enhance your online experience.


Cookies are pieces of information that a website transfers to an individual’s computer hard drive for record keeping purposes. Cookies make using our Site easier by, among other things, saving your passwords and preferences for you. These cookies are restricted for use only on our Site, and do not transfer any personal information to any other party. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can, however, reset your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.


Please consult the technical information relevant to your browser for instructions. If you choose to disable your cookies setting or refuse to accept a cookie, some parts of the Site may not function properly or may be considerably slower.



We use the following cookies on the Site:

Malware/Spyware/Viruses: We don’t knowingly permit the use of malware, spyware, viruses, and/or other similar types of software.



Children Age 13 and Under: We recognise the special obligation to protect personally identifiable information obtained from children age 13 and under. AS SUCH, IF YOU ARE 13 YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER, WE REQUEST THAT YOU NOT SUBMIT ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THE SITE OR TO US. If we discover that a child age 13 or younger has signed up on the Site or provided us with personally identifiable information, we will delete that child’s identifiable information from our records.



We nonetheless encourages parents to go online with their kids. Here are a few tips to help make a child’s online experience safer:


1. Teach kids never to give personal information, unless supervised by a parent or responsible adult. Includes name, address, phone, school, etc.


1. Know the sites your kids are visiting and which sites are appropriate.


1. Look for Website privacy policies. Know how your child’s information is treated.


1. Check out the ICO’s site for more tips on protecting children's privacy online


Disclosing your information to others


Other than the disclosures referred to in this policy, we will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.


Terms of Use can be found at https://www.stonedigital.uk/pages/terms which also govern the use of this Site.


Last Updated: 25th May 2018