This Privacy Policy explains how Welshdale Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), the operator of the Algeria Business Gateway (the “Gateway”), collects, uses and protects personal data when you use our website and services.
We aim to handle personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, and with Algeria’s Law No. 18-07 of 10 June 2018 on the protection of natural persons in the processing of personal data.
1. Who we are
The Gateway is operated by Welshdale Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom. For any privacy matter you can contact us at info@welshdale.com.
2. The data we collect
Business listing information you provide, such as company name, description, sector, wilaya and commune, services, phone, email, website and logo.
Account and contact details, such as your name and email address.
Enquiry messages you send through the Gateway to a listed business or to us.
Technical and usage data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type and pages viewed.
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data.
3. How and why we use your data
To publish and maintain business listings and operate the Gateway, including connecting users with businesses.
To provide the website service and respond to enquiries and support requests.
To secure, maintain and improve the Gateway, and to comply with our legal obligations.
Depending on the activity, we rely on the performance of a contract, our legitimate interests in operating the Gateway, your consent, or compliance with a legal obligation as our basis for processing.
4. Sharing and disclosure
Business listing information is published publicly on the Gateway by design, so that users can find and contact businesses.
We may share data with service providers (such as hosting and email delivery) acting on our instructions, and where required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell personal data.
5. International transfers
Because we operate from the United Kingdom and serve the Algerian market, personal data may be transferred between Algeria, the United Kingdom and other countries where our service providers operate.
Where such transfers take place, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. How long we keep data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law.
Listing information is generally kept while a listing is active and for a reasonable period afterwards.
7. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse and unauthorised access.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on it.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@welshdale.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
9. Cookies
The Gateway uses cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality and to understand how the site is used.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
10. Children
The Gateway is intended for businesses and professional users and is not directed at children.
11. Complaints
If you have a concern about how we handle your data, please contact us first at info@welshdale.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in the United Kingdom, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO); in Algeria, the national authority responsible for the protection of personal data.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date above shows when it was last revised.
13. Contact
For any question about this policy or your personal data, contact us at info@welshdale.com.