Privacy Policy
Effective date: 2025.
Snippers & Clippers (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Snippers & Clippers website (the “Service”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or contact us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our Service:
Personal Information
Provided directly by you through forms or communication:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Any other details you choose to include in a message or enquiry
Usage Data
Automatically collected when you visit our website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Device identifiers
- Basic analytics data used to understand site performance
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential site functionality
- Recognise your browser preferences
- Analyse website traffic
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries or appointment requests
- Provide and maintain the website
- Improve the website and user experience
- Monitor site usage and performance
- Keep our site secure and prevent misuse
We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent — when you submit a form or choose to share personal details.
- Legitimate interests — such as improving our website or preventing fraud.
- Legal obligations — where we must retain information for tax or regulatory reasons.
4. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary:
- Enquiry information: typically up to 12 months
- Appointment or customer records: as long as required for legal or business purposes
- Analytics data: as determined by Google Analytics settings
5. Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside the UK by third-party services (e.g., analytics or hosting). When this occurs, it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as approved data-transfer mechanisms.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate the website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email services
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
These providers only process your data to perform necessary tasks and must keep it secure.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. You can opt out using Google’s browser add-on.
For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites. We cannot control their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies separately.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@snippersandclippers.co.uk
