Privacy Policy
Elimar Pigeon Services Auction Site
This privacy policy applies to the website www.elimarpigeons.com/auctions and governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it.
Elimar Pigeon Services are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This policy (together with our terms of use and any other documents referred to in it) explains the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Legitimate Interests
Under the GDPR we have a number of lawful reasons that we can use to process your personal information. One of these lawful bases is known as legitimate interests.
Legitimate interests means that we may process your personal information where we have a genuine and legitimate reason for doing so and where this does not override your rights and interests.
When you provide your personal details to us we use your information for our legitimate business interests to operate our auction services. This includes fraud prevention, maintaining system security, improving services and analysing usage trends.
Our Interests
Examples of where we may rely on legitimate interests include:
- Sending email communications about services which may be of interest to you.
- Collecting and processing your contact details such as name, address, email address and telephone number.
- Protecting you against fraud when transacting on our website.
- Improving and personalising our services.
Information We May Collect
- Information provided when completing forms on our website.
- Records of correspondence if you contact us.
- Transaction details relating to orders made through our website.
- Survey responses used for research purposes.
- Details of visits to our website including traffic data and usage patterns.
- Information you choose to publish publicly through the website or social media.
Where We Store Your Personal Data
The data we collect from you will normally be stored in the United Kingdom.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Uses Made of the Information
- To process transactions and fulfil orders.
- To communicate with you about services.
- To improve our services and website functionality.
- For internal record keeping and administration.
- For market research purposes.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. Appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures are in place to safeguard the information we collect online.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties including couriers or service providers where necessary to fulfil orders.
We may also disclose personal data where required by law or where necessary to protect our rights, property or safety.
Retention Period
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil transactions and comply with statutory obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to personal information held about you and to request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.
You may also withdraw consent for processing your personal data by contacting us.
Data Handling Complaints
If you believe your personal data has been handled incorrectly you may contact us directly.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Policy
Any changes to this privacy policy will be posted on this website.
Contact
Questions regarding this privacy policy should be emailed to
This policy was last updated on 23rd May 2018.
