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Privacy Policy
Blake & Bond (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit https://blakenbond.com/ (the “Website”) in compliance with the UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and EU GDPR.
1. Data Controller Information
Blake & Bond is the Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions about this policy or how we process your data, you can contact us at:
Blake & Bond
Address: 40 Bank Street, Level 18, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5NR, United Kingdom
Email: help@blakenbond.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
Identity Data: Name, email, phone number, address, company name, job title.
Business Data: Company registration details.
Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us via email, forms, or customer support.
Marketing Preferences: Opt-in preferences for newsletters and promotional content.
2.2 Information We Automatically Collect
When you use our Website, we automatically collect:
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, time zone settings.
Usage Data: Interaction with our Website, pages visited, time spent on the site.
Cookies & Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience (see Section 7 – Cookies & Tracking Technologies).
2.3 Special Categories of Data
We do not collect or process special category data (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) unless explicitly provided with your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Purpose of Processing
Legal Basis (GDPR Article)
Providing services and responding to inquiries
Article 6(1)(b) – Performance of a contract
Sending newsletters and marketing communications
Article 6(1)(a) – Consent (opt-in required)
Improving website performance and user experience
Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interests
Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., tax, fraud prevention)
Article 6(1)(c) – Legal obligation
We do not process personal data without a valid legal basis as required under GDPR.
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our Website and services.
- Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.
- Send marketing communications (only with consent).
- Monitor website security and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects individuals.
5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Hosting providers, IT support, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Legal & Compliance: If required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
- Business Transfers: If we undergo a business merger, sale, or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that process.
All third parties are required to comply with GDPR data protection standards and sign Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, in accordance with GDPR’s storage limitation principle.
- Contact Information: Retained for as long as you maintain communication with us.
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out (unsubscribe option provided).
- Legal Compliance Data: Retained for up to 7 years where required by law (e.g., tax and contract records).
Once the retention period expires, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.
Type of Cookie
Legal Basis (GDPR Article)
Essential Cookies
Necessary for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Helps us understand visitor behavior (Google Analytics)
Marketing Cookies
Used for targeted advertising (only with consent)
8. Your GDPR Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access (Article 15 GDPR) – Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR) – Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure (Article 17 GDPR) – Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18 GDPR) – Request limited processing of your data.
- Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR) – Request transfer of your data to another provider.
- Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR) – Object to direct marketing or processing based on legitimate interest.
- Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR) – If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at help@blakenbond.com. We will respond within one month in compliance with GDPR requirements.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our Website from outside the United Kingdom (UK) or European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your data may be transferred to our servers in other Countries.
We ensure appropriate safeguards under GDPR Article 46, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Hosting providers certified under UK/EU GDPR frameworks.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to comply with legal changes or improve transparency. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it frequently.
If changes require consent, we will seek your approval before applying them.
11. Contact Information
- Blake & Bond
- Email:help@blakenbond.com
- Address: 40 Bank Street, Level 18, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5NR, United Kingdom
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or the relevant EU Data Protection Authority in your country.
Address: 40 Bank Street, Level 18, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5NR, United Kingdom
Email: help@blakenbond.com
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