Last updated on March 15th, 2024 at 11:03 am
Who we are
Our website address is https://williamsloans.co.uk/.
Comments
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who do we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long do we retain your data?
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
We store the personal information provided by users who register on our website (if any) in their user profiles. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights do you have over your data?
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we must keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Privacy Policy for Williams Loans Effective Date: May 7, 2023
At Williams Loans, we take the privacy of our customers very seriously. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and disclose it. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information through our website, williamsloans.co.uk. By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect We collect personal information you provide us through our website or email. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, employment information, financial information, and any other information that you voluntarily provide to us. We may also collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your website use. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember your preferences, such as your language and communication preferences. We also use cookies to track how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page. This information helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Your Information We use your personal information to provide you with the products and services you request, such as processing loan applications and responding to inquiries. We may also use your information to communicate with you about our products and services, including promotional offers and updates. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by following the instructions in the communication.
We may use your information for other purposes, such as improving our website, analyzing trends, and conducting research. We may also use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a court order or subpoena.
Sharing Your Information: We may share your personal information with third parties that provide services to us, such as IT providers, marketing providers, and credit reference agencies. These third parties are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and must keep your information confidential.
We may also share your personal information with our affiliates, including companies under common ownership or control with us. If we share your information with our affiliates, they must comply with this Privacy Policy.
In addition, we may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and the rights of others or to prevent fraud or other illegal activities.
Security of Your Information: We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or use. We use various security technologies and procedures to help protect your information, including encryption, firewalls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% safe. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Your Rights Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete it. You may also have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal information or to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please use the information provided below to contact us.
Changes to this Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or by other means as required by law.