Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
1. Introduction
247 Diamonds Ltd, trading as 247CadControl ("we", "us", "our"), is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at 247cadcontrol.com and our trade services platform.
We are registered in England and Wales, and our registered office is located in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection legislation, we are the data controller.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, business type, and trade references when you register for an account
- Contact Information: Details you provide when contacting us via forms, email, or telephone
- Order Information: Details of jewellery designs, CAD files, specifications, and project requirements
- Payment Information: Billing details and transaction history (payment card details are processed securely by our payment providers)
- Communications: Records of correspondence between you and our team
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access our platform, we automatically collect:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our platform
- Referring website addresses
- Click patterns and navigation data
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide CAD modelling, rendering, production tracking, and manufacturing services
- Account Management: To create and manage your trade account
- Communication: To respond to enquiries, provide updates on orders, and send service-related notifications
- Platform Improvement: To analyse usage patterns and improve our services
- Marketing: To send promotional communications (with your consent) about new services, features, and industry updates
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and technical issues
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations to you
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and marketing
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
- Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal requirements
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in delivering our services, including manufacturing partners, payment processors, and IT service providers
- Business Partners: Trusted partners involved in fulfilling your orders, subject to confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: Authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets
Important: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and firewalls
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services and maintain your account
- Comply with legal obligations (typically 7 years for financial records)
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Support business operations and analysis
Design files and project data are retained for a reasonable period to support ongoing service delivery and potential reorders, unless you request deletion.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Cookies Policy
Our website uses cookies to:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality such as security, account access, and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing Cookies: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.
11. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for trade professionals and are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: sarah@247diamonds.com
- Phone: +44 (0) 1451 823050
- Address: 247 Diamonds Ltd, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues: ico.org.uk