{"id":46,"date":"2025-12-14T17:12:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T17:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hugginsmarine.com\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2025-12-14T17:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T17:12:32","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hugginsmarine.com\/?page_id=46","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> <strong>15 December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Huggins Marine (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) operates the website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hugginsmarine.com\/\">https:\/\/www.hugginsmarine.com<\/a><\/strong> (the \u201cWebsite\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our Website or contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Huggins Marine provides marine services, products, and related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:office@hugginsmarine.com\">office@hugginsmarine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Personal Data We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may collect and process the following personal data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) Information You Provide to Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you submit via contact forms, enquiries, or email correspondence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b) Automatically Collected Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited and time spent on the site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How We Use Your Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your personal data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to enquiries and provide requested information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with you about our services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the functionality and performance of our Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor and analyse website usage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comply with legal or regulatory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> sell, rent, or trade your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process personal data under the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong> \u2013 where you have actively provided information (e.g. contact forms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate interests<\/strong> \u2013 to operate and improve our Website and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal obligation<\/strong> \u2013 where required by law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Essential cookies (required for the Website to function)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics or similar services)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Embedded Content from Other Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pages on this Website may include embedded content (for example videos, maps, or social media feeds).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not control the privacy practices of third-party websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Who We Share Your Data With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share personal data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT and email service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website analytics providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All third parties are required to process your data securely and in compliance with data protection legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. How Long We Retain Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enquiry and correspondence data is retained for a reasonable period to manage communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics data is retained in accordance with the policies of the analytics provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request erasure of your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict or object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request data portability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:office@hugginsmarine.com\">office@hugginsmarine.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the <strong>Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ico.org.uk\/\">https:\/\/www.ico.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. How We Protect Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the \u201cLast updated\u201d date will be revised accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:office@hugginsmarine.com\">office@hugginsmarine.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: 15 December 2025 Huggins Marine (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) operates the website https:\/\/www.hugginsmarine.com (the \u201cWebsite\u201d). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our Website or contact us. 1. 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