Last Update: 20th April 2020
We are Crystal Gazer Limited (Company Registration No. 09519682) and our registered office is at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3AX.
We are a Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
We respect your privacy and your rights to control your personal data (data). We will always protect your data, be clear about the data we collect from you and the reasons why. We do not and will not sell your data to third parties.
We will only use your data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your data in the following circumstances:
- Where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests
- Where we need to perform the contract for services we are about to enter into or have entered into with you
- Where we need to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
This Privacy Policy (the ‘Policy’) explains the data we collect from you, either directly or indirectly, why and how we use it. It explains how we protect your data, the choices you can make about the data we collect and how you can control these decisions.
Information We collect, Why and How
We will only collect personal data from you that we consider to be necessary in the context and purpose in which it’s given.
Through your use of our services we may also collect personal data from you about someone else. If you provide us with personal data about someone else, you must ensure that you are authorised to disclose that data to us and that, without us taking any further steps required by applicable data protection or privacy laws, we may collect, use and disclose such personal data for the purposes described in this Policy. You must, therefore, take reasonable steps to ensure that the third party concerned is aware of and consents to the various matters detailed in this Policy, including: the fact that their personal data is being collected; the purposes for which that data is being collected; the intended recipients of that data; and the third party’s right to obtain access to the data (including details of how to request access). Where requested to do so, you must assist us with any requests by the third party to access or update the personal data you have collected from them and provided in connection with our Services.
You may be required to provide information when:
- Learning about Marketing Solutions by Crystal Gazer Ltd
- Purchasing, or enquiring about our services
- Subscribing to our services
- Using our services
Learning about Marketing Solutions by Crystal Gazer
In order to gain more information about Crystal Gazer, you may visit our website or landing pages, or for example speak to one of our advisors or chatbot, take out a demo of our software, use our calculators or attend an event. At these times you may voluntarily provide personal information about yourself.
We collect: The type of personal information collected may include full name; phone numbers; email addresses; business type; income; usage data and statistics; connection data; other unique identifiers such as IP addresses or device IDs, marketing and advertising responses and preferences.
Why: To make sure you find the information you’re looking for and for us to make recommendations to you about our products and services. To follow up your enquiry, provide you with discounts on services, give you access to marketing analytics software, to share news about events and networking opportunities. Additionally, your IP address helps us to understand geographic information about our website visitors.
How: Data is collected through online forms; surveys; email; chat; telephone, or in person.
Purchasing, or Enquiring about our services
Depending on the type of product you purchase from us you may be asked to share information so we can provide a quote, respond to your enquiry, determine the product best suited for you and to complete the transaction.
We collect: The type of personal information collected may include full name; home/business postal address; phone numbers; email addresses; payment card information; business type/trade; usage data and statistics; connection data; other unique identifiers such as IP addresses or device IDs, marketing and advertising responses and preferences; purchase inquiry and history; products, services or content provided.
Why: To carry out our obligations to provide services you’ve engaged us to deliver or to perform. To provide a quote, form policy documents, complete the transaction and to follow up your purchase or enquiry.
We do not store any card payment data and only use payment information in connection with the purchase made.
How: Data is collected through online forms; email; chat; or telephone.
Subscribing to a Crystal Gazer service
If you subscribe to one of our services you may be asked to provide information relating to you and/or your business. The information required will depend on the type of service you’re subscribing to.
We collect: The type of personal information collected may include full name; home/business postal address; registered office address; business name/type; phone numbers; email addresses; job title; payment card information; bank account data; usage data and statistics; connection data; other unique identifiers such as IP addresses or device IDs, marketing and advertising responses and preferences; username and passwords for accessing and using our services, purchase inquiry and history; products, services or content provided.
Why: To verify your identity for legal/regulatory compliance and crime prevention. To carry out our obligations to provide services you’ve engaged us to deliver or to perform. Analysis for management and marketing purposes.
How: Data is collected through online forms; surveys; email; telephone or by post.
Using our services
During the course of your subscription you may be asked to provide additional information and to keep us informed of any changes to your circumstances or that of your business. You may also require additional services or products.
We collect: The type of personal information collected may include changes of home/business postal address; investment activities; changes to your company structure, to include changes to company officers; usage data and statistics; connection data; other unique identifiers such as IP addresses or device IDs, marketing and advertising responses and preferences; username and passwords for accessing and using our services, purchase inquiry and history; products, services or content provided.
Why: To carry out our obligations to provide services you’ve engaged us to deliver or to perform. Support you in providing the right guidance and support at the right time, ensure you continue to be subscribed to the right service for you, to notify you about changes to our services, make suggestions/recommendations to you about other products and services. For related purposes such as updating and enhancing our client records, improving our services, troubleshooting, testing, data analysis, research, profiling, statistical and survey purposes. Analysis for management and marketing purposes and statutory returns, legal and regulatory compliance and crime prevention.
How: Data is collected through online forms; surveys; email; chat; telephone; SMS text message; or by post.
How we use your data
We also use the data we collect to provide you with our services and to communicate with you.
We use the data for the following purposes:
- Providing, and enhancing our products and services
- Compliance
- Security, Safety and issue resolution
- Business Operations
- Communication, Marketing and Advertising
Providing and enhancing our products and services
We use data to provide and improve our services and perform essential business operations. This includes operating our services, maintaining and improving the performance of our services, including developing new features, research, testing and providing client support. We may also make aggregated anonymised information publicly available on our website.
Compliance
We use data to ensure we comply with relevant regulation and law. This may include needing to verify your identity if you subscribe to our services.
Security, Safety, and Dispute Resolution
We use data to protect the security and safety of our services and our clients, to detect and prevent fraud, to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Outgoing and incoming telephone calls from and to our advisory or support teams may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. This process helps us to maintain high standards of service and resolve issues.
Business Operations
We use data to run business operations to provide you with our services, profile our user base and develop anonymised aggregate analysis and business intelligence that enable us to operate, protect, make informed decisions and report on the performance of our business.
Communication, Marketing and Advertising
We use the data we collect to deliver and personalise our communications with you. For example, we may contact you by email or other means of electronic communication to inform you about our services, invite you to take part in a survey, notify you about promotions, business activities, events and changes to our services.
If you become a member, subscribe to or purchase one of our services you will also receive service-related communications. These will include system and service support communications, policy, security updates.
We also use cookies and similar technologies to provide the most relevant products and information to you.
How to access and control your data
You can review, edit or delete your personal data by contacting us by email to support@crystal-gazer.co.uk. We will respond to any request to access or delete your personal data as soon as possible, but certainly within 14 days.
Our retention of your information
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or for other essential purposes such as complying with our legal obligations, resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements. Because these needs can vary for different data types in the context of different services, actual retention periods can vary significantly.
Your rights
You can find detailed information about your rights under Data Protection legislation on the UK Information Commissioner’s website at ico.org.uk.
Changes to our Policy
We may modify or update this Policy when necessary to reflect feedback and changes in our services. Visiting our website and/or using our services after any modification to this Policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification and updates. When we update this Policy we will revise the ‘Last Update’ date at the top of the Policy.
If there are material changes to the Policy or in how Crystal Gazer uses your personal data, we will notify you either by posting a notice of such changes before they take effect or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to regularly review this Policy to learn more how Crystal Gazer is using and protecting your information.