At Niponi, we respect and protect the privacy of our readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or interact with Niponi, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, or other details when you contact us via forms or email.
- Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing behaviour through cookies and analytics tools.
- Voluntary Contributions
- If you choose to subscribe to newsletters or participate in discussions, we may collect additional information such as your preferences or feedback.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or requests.
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To send newsletters or updates, only if you have subscribed.
- To monitor website security and prevent fraud.
- To comply with legal obligations under UK law.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
In line with the UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent – where you have given clear consent (e.g., newsletter subscription).
- Legitimate Interests – for website improvement, security, and content optimisation.
- Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable UK laws.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies – required for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies – to understand visitor behaviour.
- Preference cookies – to remember your settings.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
- Legal authorities, if required to comply with UK law or respond to legal processes.
All third-party providers are contractually obligated to respect the confidentiality and security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access – request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure – request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing – limit how your data is used.
- Right to Data Portability – request transfer of your data.
- Right to Object – object to certain types of processing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent – at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. Niponi is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Niponi does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us for immediate removal.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out to us:
- Phone: +44 077 5363 1134
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 20 Ockham Rd S, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6QN, United Kingdom
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.
