1. Introduction
This privacy notice provides you with details of how we collect and process your personal data through your use of our site hydrollica.com

By providing us with your data, you warrant to us that you are over 13 years of age.

Hydrollica LTD is the data controller, and we are responsible for your personal data (referred to as “we”, “us” or “our” in this privacy notice).

Contact details
Our full details are:

Full name of legal entity: Hydrollica LTD
Email address: info@hydrollica.com
Postal address: Hydrollica Ltd Hallmoss, Inverallochy, Fraserburgh AB43 8YQ, United Kingdom

If you have any questions about this privacy notice, please contact us.

2. What data do we collect about you, for what purpose and on what ground do we process it?
Personal data means any information capable of identifying an individual. It does not include anonymised data.

Categories of personal data we may process:
Communication data
Includes any communication sent to us via contact forms, email, text, social media, or other methods.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (e.g., responding to inquiries, record-keeping, and legal claims).

Customer data
Includes data such as your name, title, billing/delivery address, email, phone number, and purchase details.
Lawful basis: Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling orders or providing services).

User data
Includes data about how you use our website and other online services.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (e.g., administering and securing the website).

Technical data
Includes IP address, browser details, and analytics information.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (e.g., improving website functionality and advertising strategies).

Marketing data
Includes preferences for marketing communications and promotional activities.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interests or consent.

Sensitive data:
We do not process any sensitive data as defined under GDPR (e.g., data relating to health, ethnicity, or political beliefs).

3. How we collect your data
We collect data through:

Direct interactions (e.g., forms, emails).
Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, analytics).
Third parties (e.g., analytics providers or publicly available sources).

4. Marketing communications
We process your data for marketing purposes either based on your consent or our legitimate interests. You can opt out at any time via unsubscribe links in our emails or by contacting us.

5. Disclosures of your personal data
We may share your data with:

IT and system administration providers.
Professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, accountants).
Government bodies as required by law.
We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR regulations.

6. Data security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. In the event of a breach, we will notify affected individuals and the ICO, as required.

7. Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for legal, tax, or business purposes. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Your legal rights
You have rights under GDPR, including access, correction, erasure, restriction, and data portability. For full details, visit https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters.

9. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies, as we do not control their practices.

10. Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. Note that some website functionalities may be affected if cookies are disabled.