Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

At Ducazu, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our plumbing services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

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

  • Request plumbing services or consultations
  • Contact us via phone, email, or contact forms
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or promotional communications
  • Create an account on our website
  • Participate in surveys or provide feedback

This information may include:

  • Full name and contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Physical address and property information
  • Payment and billing information
  • Service history and preferences
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

  • Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our plumbing services
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and send service updates
  • Payment Processing: To process transactions and send invoices
  • Marketing: To send promotional materials and special offers (with your consent)
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Safety and Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized activities

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, scheduling software providers, and marketing platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission
  • Secure server infrastructure and firewalls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
  • Employee training on data protection practices

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain functionality of our website.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Ducazu

Address: 35 Elm Park Road, London, SW3 6ES

Phone: +44 20 7385 0174

Email: [email protected]

Your Consent: By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.