Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Local Links Scotland
Effective Date: 01/07/2025
1. Introduction
Local Links Scotland (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
We provide website development and offline marketing services for small to medium-sized businesses.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Business details
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Any information submitted via contact forms or email
b. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on our website
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Device and usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
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Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
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Deliver our website and marketing services
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Manage client relationships
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Improve our website and services
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Send relevant communications (where consent has been given)
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Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
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Consent (e.g., marketing communications)
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Contractual necessity (to deliver services)
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Legitimate interests (to improve services and operate our business)
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Legal obligations
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics tools)
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Professional advisors (e.g., legal or accounting services)
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Authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
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8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict or object to processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@locallinksglasgow.co.uk
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Local Links Scotland
Email: info@locallinksglasgow.co.uk
Phone: 07903 523 615
Address: East Dunbartonshire G66
13. Complaints
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).