Privacy Policy
Last updated: 01/10/2024
definitions and interpretation
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data: collectively all information that you submit to Local Auction House via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016;
Cookies: a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the clause below ("Cookies");
Local Auction House: "we" or "us" or "Local Auction House", Local Auction House Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number [Insert Number] whose registered office is at [Insert Address];
UK and EU Cookie Law: the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
GDPR: the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016 which governs our use of personal Data;
DPA: the Data Protection Act 1998;
User or you: any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Local Auction House and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Local Auction House and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services;
Website: the website that you are currently using, [Insert Website URL], and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
scope of this privacy policy
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Local Auction House and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
data collected
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
- Name
- Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers
- Property Address
- IP address (automatically collected)
- Web browser type and version (automatically collected)
- Operating system (automatically collected)
our use of data
For purposes of the DPA and the GDPR, Local Auction House is the "Data controller". Local Auction House's lawful basis for processing Data on homeowners is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (Legitimate interest). A Legitimate Interests Assessment has been carried out.
Local Auction House will retain any Data you submit for 36 months, although you have the right to request deletion before that date. For more details on your rights, see the clause below (Your rights).
sharing your data with third parties
Homeowner data is shared with an estate agent when the homeowner requests a valuation from that estate agent, either on the Local Auction House website or when speaking to a member of the Local Auction House customer service team. The data shared comprises the homeseller's name, address, and contact details.
third-party websites and services
Local Auction House may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
your rights
You have certain rights under the GDPR, including the right to be informed, the right of access, and the right to rectification, among others. For more information, please contact us at [Insert Email].
security
Data security is of great importance to Local Auction House, and we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.
cookies
This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. Local Auction House uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of services.
transfers outside the european economic area
Data which we collect from you may be stored and processed in and transferred to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
changes to this privacy policy
Local Auction House reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law.
contact us
You may contact Local Auction House by email at support@localauctionhouse.co.uk.
