Introduction
Welcome to the VOCA-UK website ("Website," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Website or use our services.
By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Contact form information. When you submit the contact form (/contact) on our Website, the data you input is securely sent to us using HTTPS via Formspree. The data you provide, such as your name, email address, and any additional information you choose to provide, is collected and stored securely.
How We Use Information
- When you tell us to. We use the information you provide solely for the purpose of communicating with you in regards to a request you sent through the contact form. We do not share this data with third parties outside of our vendors unless you explicitly request us to do so.
- Content you post. The content you post on our Website, such as comments, is publicly available. Please keep this in mind when deciding what information to provide. We are not responsible for any personal information you choose to make public. If you believe that your personal information has been posted to our Website without your consent, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
- With our vendors. We may provide information to vendors who provide support for our Website. This includes our form provider, Formspree that processes emails behalf of us, and our comment provider Chirpy. This information is both sent and stored security.
How We Protect Information
We implement reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices in order to protect your personal information and ensure that such personal information is not accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed. However, these measures do not guarantee that your information will not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by breach of such precautions. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to assume these risks.
International Transfers
We may transfer and store your personal data on servers located in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany, or other countries outside your jurisdiction. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from the laws in your country.
By using our Website and services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to these countries and acknowledge that your information may be subject to access by governmental and law enforcement agencies in those jurisdictions, as permitted by their laws.
If you have any questions or concerns about our international data transfer practices, or if you would like further information about the safeguards we have in place, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We store the information you provide us until it is no longer necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or until you request that we delete the information.
We retain your information for as long as it is required to provide you with our services, respond to your inquiries, or fulfill any other purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. This includes the duration necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights and interests.
If you no longer wish for us to retain your information, you may request its deletion by contacting us using the information provided on our Website. However, please note that certain information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate Website purposes, such as maintaining records and preventing fraudulent activities.
Please note that even after your information is deleted, residual copies may remain in our backups and archives for a certain period of time, but they will not be actively used or accessible.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is of utmost importance to us. Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps to delete the information from our records.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will promptly investigate and take appropriate action to address the situation.
It is important for parents and guardians to supervise the online activities of their children and implement appropriate parental controls to ensure a safe and child-friendly online environment.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and applications that are not owned or operated by us. These links are provided for your convenience and reference. Please be aware that we have no control over the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites.
When you click on a link to a third-party website, you will be directed to their website or application, where their own privacy policies and terms of service apply. We encourage you to carefully review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and disclose your information.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or actions of any third-party websites. Your interactions with these websites are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
Please exercise caution and discretion when accessing and using third-party websites. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the privacy practices of these websites before providing any personal information or engaging in any transactions or activities on those sites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We reserve the right to modify or amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notification.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. Your continued use of our Website and services after any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide and be bound by the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at contact@vocauk.com.
Effective Date
This Privacy Policy was last updated on June 6, 2023.