Privacy & Cookie Policy

Your Privacy Matters.

Makerz Ltd (UK) and Makerz LLC (US) (collectively, "Makerz", "we", "our", or "us") are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites makerz.co.uk and wearemakerz.com, collectively referred to as the "Sites".We adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and applicable US state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and other relevant state laws enacted as of 2025.

Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
Account Information: Username, password, and other identifiers.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our Sites, products, and services.
Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
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We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To Provide Services: To deliver the services you request, including responding to inquiries and processing transactions.
To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage and trends to improve our Sites and services.
Marketing: To send you marketing communications in accordance with your preferences and applicable laws.
Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

Legal Bases for Processing (UK and EU Residents)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: Where you have given consent for processing.
Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.
Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data.
Objection: The right to object to processing of your personal data.
Restriction: The right to request restriction of processing.
Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
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To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Sharing and Transfers
We may share your personal data with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf.
Affiliates: Our affiliates and subsidiaries for the purposes described in this policy.
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process.
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
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If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or the European Commission.
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Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period depends on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it is processed.

Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure servers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Sites. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Sites.
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites.
Functionality Cookies: Allow us to remember your preferences.
Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

Third-Party Links
Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our Sites and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Sites after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.