Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Visit Angus is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this statement.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you when you interact with our website. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, contact details) submitted via our contact forms, email, or registration.
• Technical Information such as IP address, browser type, and device details.
• Usage Data which includes how you use our website, pages visited, and interactions on our site.

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or complete forms on the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or requests you make.
• To send newsletters or marketing materials if you have opted-in to receive them (with your consent).
• To improve and personalise your user experience on our website.
• To send important updates regarding our services, terms, or privacy practices.
• To monitor website usage and ensure the security of our services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
• Contractual necessity: To fulfil a contract or service you have requested (e.g., responding to inquiries).
• Legitimate interests: For improving the performance of the website or providing services, where your interests and rights do not override our interests.

5. How We Share Your Information

Visit Angus does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as email providers, IT services, and analytics platforms. These third parties are only permitted to process your personal data in accordance with our instructions and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may also disclose your personal data if required by law, in response to legal proceedings, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Right to rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
• Right to restriction of processing: You may request that we limit the way we use your data.
• Right to data portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider in a structured format.
• Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@visitangus.com. We will respond to your request within one month, although this period may be extended in certain cases.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (such as pixel tags and web beacons) to improve your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with the site, enable certain features, and provide analytics.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website (e.g., remembering user settings or language preferences).
• Performance cookies: Used to monitor website performance and improve functionality (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing cookies: Used for targeted advertising or tracking user behaviour.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings or use the cookie management tools available on our site.

For more information about cookies, please read our Cookie Policy.

9. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside of the UK unless it is necessary for the provision of services (e.g., third-party service providers outside the UK). In such cases, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the date of the most recent revisions. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Visit Angus Email: info@visitangus.com