Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics, the owner and provider of this Website. Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics 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:
https://smithsaquatics.co.uk/terms-conditions/

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 Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics 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.

Data Protection Laws
Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR and any national implementing laws.

GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics, or us
Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics; a company in England and Wales with a trading office in Stockton-on-Tees.

UK and EU Cookie Law
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (as amended).

User or you
Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics or (ii) engaged as a consultant or service provider.

Website
The website that you are currently using, https://smithsaquatics.co.uk/

, and any sub-domains unless expressly excluded.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

  • This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics and Users with respect to this Website.

  • For the purposes of Data Protection Laws, Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics is the data controller.

Data Collected

We may collect the following Data:

  • name;

  • contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;

How We Collect Data

  • data is given to us by you;

  • data is collected automatically.

Data That Is Given to Us by You

We may collect your Data when:

  • you contact us via the Website, phone, email or post;

  • you register an account;

  • you make payments;

  • you use our services.

Data That Is Collected Automatically

  • information about your visit to the Website, including IP address, date, time, and browsing behaviour;

  • data collected via cookies in accordance with your browser settings.

Our Use of Data

We may use Data for:

  • internal record keeping;

  • improving products and services;

  • sending marketing communications;

  • market research and website customisation.

We process Data based on legitimate interests, consent, or contractual necessity where applicable.

If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you may withdraw consent at any time (see Your Rights).

We may use your Data to show Smith’s Aquatics advertising on other websites. You can disable this via cookie settings.

Who We Share Data With

We may share Data with:

  • group companies or affiliates for business administration purposes.

Keeping Data Secure

We use technical and organisational measures including:

  • password-protected accounts;

  • secure servers.

If you suspect misuse of your Data, contact us immediately at:
info@smithsaquatics.co.uk

Data Retention

  • Data is retained only as long as necessary.

  • Backup or archival copies may be retained for legal or regulatory reasons.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • access your Data;

  • correct inaccurate Data;

  • erase your Data;

  • restrict processing;

  • data portability;

  • object to processing.

To exercise your rights, contact:
info@smithsaquatics.co.uk

You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/

Links to Other Websites

This Website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Changes of Business Ownership

In the event of a business transfer, Data may be transferred to the new owner in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Cookies

This Website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Types of Cookies Used

Strictly necessary cookies
Required for site operation (e.g. login, checkout).

Analytical/performance cookies
Help us understand how users interact with the site.

Functionality cookies
Remember preferences and personalise content.

Targeting cookies
Used to display relevant advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

For more information, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org

General

  • Rights under this Privacy Policy may not be transferred by Users.

  • If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains valid.

  • This Privacy Policy is governed by the law of England and Wales.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Blanq Sheet Ltd. t/a Smith’s Aquatics may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us
Email: info@smithsaquatics.co.uk

Last updated: 1st July 2024