Privacy Policy
At our WordPress site, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand your rights and how we handle your information.
What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data when you use our website:
- Contact information: such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you submit inquiries or sign up for newsletters.
- Usage data: including information about your visits to our website, such as pages viewed, time spent on pages, IP addresses, and browser type.
- Cookies and tracking data: information collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance.
- Communication data: any messages or correspondence you send to us via contact forms or email.
How We Use Data
We use your personal data only for legitimate purposes, including but not limited to:
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
- Sending you newsletters, updates, and announcements if you have subscribed to our mailing list.
- Improving our website, services, and user experience based on the information collected.
- Monitoring and analyzing website usage to optimize content and functionality.
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning users and improve site functionality. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for basic website operations and security.
- Performance cookies: to collect anonymous usage data and improve site performance.
- Functional cookies: to remember your preferences and settings.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms such as our official Social/X account at https://x.com/BritishMuseumOfficial. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and employ appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse. Our security measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
- Secure storage systems with restricted access.
- Regular security assessments and updates.
Despite our efforts, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
User Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or updating of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational constraints.
- Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
- Withdraw any consent you have provided for data processing.
- Request data portability where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at:
- Email: help@bewyqao.com
- Phone: +44 20 7387 6521
- Address: 18 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9HQ, United Kingdom
We will aim to respond to your inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable laws.
Last updated: June 2024