1. Introduction
BrassMap are committed to protecting the privacy of our users and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.brassmap.co.uk

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided).
• Demographic Information: Address, IP address (collected automatically).
• Browsing Data: Pages you visit, links you click, search queries (collected through cookies).
• Account Information: Username, password (hashed for security) if you create an account.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To provide and maintain our website and services.
• To personalize your experience (e.g., remembering preferences, displaying relevant content).
• To respond to your inquiries and requests.
• To send you administrative communications.
• To send marketing communications.
• To improve our website and services (e.g. website analytics).
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

6. Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights over your personal data:
• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to restrict how we process your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another controller.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain types of processing, such as marketing communications.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

7. Third-Party Disclosures
We may share your personal data with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services (e.g., web hosting, analytics, marketing). We will only share your data with providers who have implemented appropriate security measures and comply with the GDPR.

8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data to a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will take steps to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with the GDPR. This may include entering into standard data protection clauses with the recipient.

9. Cookies
We may use cookies to collect information about your use of our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website.