Privacy Policy

• DATE: 27 10 25
• BY: Stellan Marwick

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Social Coin Market Network ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, socmnet.org. We are committed to transparency and compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. We do not require you to register, create an account, or provide any personal information voluntarily. The data we collect includes:

• IP address and approximate location derived from it
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• Standard server log data

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To ensure the website functions correctly
• To generate anonymous aggregate statistics about traffic patterns

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or any form of direct marketing. We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use 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 analyse site usage. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).

These cookies are strictly necessary for site functionality or used for analytical purposes. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or tracking across unrelated websites.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on our site.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website traffic and improve our content. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Google may process this data according to its Privacy Policy. We have enabled IP anonymisation to protect your identity.
• Cloudflare: Used for website security and performance. Cloudflare may process server logs for operational purposes.
• Advertising Networks: We may display ads via third-party networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These networks may place cookies to serve interest-based ads. We do not control these cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes using secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

Your Rights

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

• The right to be informed about how your data is used
• The right to access any data we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent (where applicable)

Since we do not store personally identifiable data in databases, most of these rights do not apply in practice. However, if you believe we have inadvertently collected identifiable data, you may contact us using the details below to request clarification or deletion.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

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

Stellan Marwick
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road
BASINGSTOKE
RG24 9NA
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated: 5 April 2024