Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MONEY HUNTER ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our manufacturing services.

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website or services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and job title
• Company name and business information
• Email address and telephone number
• Technical specifications and project requirements
• Correspondence and communications with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing quotations and responding to enquiries
• Processing orders and delivering manufacturing services
• Communicating about projects, specifications, and delivery schedules
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Maintaining records for business and legal purposes
• Analysing usage patterns to enhance our services
• Complying with legal obligations and industry regulations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity: Processing required to fulfil manufacturing contracts
• Legitimate interests: Business operations, service improvement, and security
• Legal obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Consent: Where explicitly provided for specific purposes

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business, such as logistics providers, payment processors, and IT service providers. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to equivalent privacy protections.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures

Whilst we employ industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose of processing:

• Customer records and contracts: 7 years from contract completion
• Financial records: 7 years as required by law
• Marketing communications: Until consent is withdrawn
• Website analytics: Typically 26 months

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of access: Request copies of your personal data
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Request transfer of data to another organisation
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Rights related to automated decision-making: Not be subject to solely automated decisions

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection standards.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us through the information provided on our website.

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection matters, if you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately.