Privacy Policy

Who we are

This website is operated by Alveare® (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Our website address is https://alveare.co.uk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent, secure, and lawful manner.

What personal data we collect and why

We may collect and process personal data when you:

  • visit our website
  • submit a contact or enquiry form
  • subscribe to updates or communications
  • leave comments or interact with site features
  • communicate with us directly

The types of data we may collect include:

  • name, email address, and contact details
  • company or organisation information
  • IP address and browser information
  • usage data relating to how you interact with our website

We collect this data to:

  • respond to enquiries and communications
  • improve website performance and user experience
  • ensure site security and prevent misuse
  • comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/

Once approved, your comment and profile image (if applicable) may be visible publicly.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images published on the site.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • remember your preferences
  • enable core site functionality
  • support security and analytics

If you leave a comment, you may opt to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies typically last for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie may be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

If you log in, cookies may be set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies generally last two days; display preference cookies may last up to one year.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Embedded content from other websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external website directly.

These third-party sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with embedded content, particularly if you are logged into those platforms.

Who we share your data with

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary to:

  • operate and secure our website
  • provide technical or hosting services
  • comply with legal or regulatory obligations

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.

How long we retain your data

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, administrative, or security requirements.

Website administrators may access and manage this data for operational purposes.

Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to enable moderation and continuity.

Registered users (if applicable) may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames.

What rights you have over your data

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • request correction or deletion of your personal data
  • object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
We may retain certain information where required for legal, regulatory, or security reasons.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated security or spam detection services.

Where data is processed outside the UK or EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us through the website or via our official communication channels.