Oooty

At Oooty, we recognise that your privacy matters and that you care about how your personal information is used online. We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website, oooty.co.uk (“our Site”). We only collect and use personal data in ways that are outlined in this policy and in line with our legal obligations and your rights.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site for the first time, you are considered to have accepted it. If you do not agree with this policy, you should stop using our Site immediately.

1. Definitions

In this Privacy Policy:

• “Cookie” means a small text file placed on your device when you visit certain parts of our Site or use specific features. Details are provided in section 13.

• “Personal data” refers to any information that can identify an individual, either directly or indirectly. This includes data you provide through our Site, as defined under the UK GDPR.

• “We/Us/Our” refers to Oooty, a company registered in England and Wales.

2. About Us

• We own and operate this Site.

• For any data protection queries, please contact us at: rajeena@oooty.co.uk

3. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of our Site. Our Site may include links to other websites, and we are not responsible for how those sites collect or use your data. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any information.

4. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about how your data is used

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict how your data is processed

• Transfer your data to another service

• Object to certain uses of your data

• Challenge automated decision-making

If you have concerns about how we use your data, please contact us at rajeena@oooty.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

5. Data We May Collect

Depending on how you use our Site, we may collect:

• Basic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Operating system

Our Site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

6. How We Use Your Data

We only keep your data for as long as necessary and always process it securely and lawfully. We may use your data to:

• Provide access to our Site

• Personalise your experience

• Deliver our services

• Respond to enquiries

• Send emails you’ve opted into

• Improve our website and user experience

With your consent, we may also send marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.

7. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely and only retained as long as necessary

• All data is stored within the UK

• We take appropriate measures to protect your information

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties who help us operate our Site or deliver services. We ensure they handle your data securely and in line with legal requirements.

We may also share anonymised data (which cannot identify you) for analytics or business purposes.

If required by law, we may disclose your data to authorities.

9. Business Changes

If our business is sold or restructured, your data may be transferred to the new owner, who will continue to use it in line with this policy.

10. Controlling Your Data

You can control how your data is used, including opting out of marketing communications at any time.

You may also register with UK preference services (TPS, CTPS, MPS) to reduce unsolicited marketing.

11. Withholding Information

You can browse parts of our Site without providing personal data. However, some features may require it.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

12. Accessing Your Data

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Contact us at rajeena@oooty.co.uk to make a request.

13. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse how our Site is used.

This includes tools such as Google Analytics, which help us understand visitor behaviour. These cookies do not collect personal identifying information.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly as a result.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

rajeena@oooty.co.uk

We encourage you to contact us first if you have a concern, and we will do our best to resolve it.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site indicates acceptance of any changes.

16. Keeping Your Information Updated

Please let us know if your personal details change so we can keep your information accurate and up to date.