Privacy
Last Updated: 28th August 2024
Uni-Circle is a trading name of Uni-Hire Ltd. All references to Uni-Circle are tied to the registered business, Uni-Hire Ltd.
Uni-Circle is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you access or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
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Registration Data: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
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Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our services, including your IP address, device information, and browsing history.
1.2 Content You Provide:
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We collect the content, communications, and other information you provide when you use our services, including when you sign up for an account, create or share content, and message or communicate with others.
1.3 Payment Information:
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If you purchase any products or services through Uni-Circle, we collect payment information, including billing address and financial details such as credit or debit card information. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers who comply with data protection laws.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide Services:
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We use your personal information to operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our services.
2.2 To Communicate With You:
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We may use your contact information to send you service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and communicate about updates, promotions, and other news about Uni-Circle.
2.3 To Improve Our Services:
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We use the information we collect to analyse trends, monitor usage, and improve our services, including developing new features, enhancing user experience, and conducting research.
2.4 For Security Purposes:
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We use your information to protect our services and users, including detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activities, security incidents, and other harmful behaviour.
3. How We Share Your Information
3.1 With Service Providers:
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We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing, operating, and improving our services. These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information and only use it as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
3.2 With Affiliates and Partners:
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We may share your information with our affiliates and business partners for joint marketing efforts or other collaborative activities, provided that they adhere to privacy obligations consistent with this policy.
3.3 For Legal Reasons:
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We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
3.4 In Business Transfers:
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If Uni-Circle is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4. Your Rights and Choices
4.1 Access and Update Your Information:
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You have the right to access and update your personal information at any time through your account settings. If you need assistance, please get in touch with us at contact@uni-circle.co.uk
4.2 Opt-Out of Communications:
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You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.
4.3 Data Portability:
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You have the right to request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
4.4 Right to Erasure:
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You may request the deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to certain legal obligations.
4.5 Right to Object:
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You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests, direct marketing, and other specified grounds.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Despite our efforts, no security measures are entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When your information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the United Kingdom. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including using appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please get in touch with us at:
Uni-Hire Ltd
20-22 Torphichen Street,
Edinburgh, Scotland,
EH3 8JB
contact@uni-circle.co.uk