PRIVACY POLICY
A LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Monday 19th May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how CRE Insider ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who We Are
CRE Insider is a UK-based sole trader business operated under the trading name "CRE Insider." Our business is focused on supporting commercial real estate professionals with personal branding, thought leadership, and digital content services.
Contact: For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: rico@cre-insider.com
Business address: Available on request
2. What Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that is relevant and necessary to deliver our services or respond to enquiries.
We may collect:
-
Full name
-
Email address
-
LinkedIn profile (if submitted)
-
Business or job title
-
Preferences regarding services
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data in the following ways:
-
Newsletter sign-up form via MailerLite
-
Google Meet bookings and related communications
-
Google Analytics for website usage and behavioural tracking
-
Cookies (see section 6 below)
We do not collect data from under-18s. Our services are intended solely for business professionals.
4. Why We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
-
Send updates and newsletters
-
Respond to enquiries or booking requests
-
Provide tailored services or communications
-
Monitor and improve our website performance
-
Ensure compliance with legal obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Our lawful bases under UK GDPR include:
-
Consent: for newsletter subscriptions and analytics.
-
Legitimate interest: to provide and improve services, or respond to direct enquiries.
-
Contract: where processing is necessary for service delivery.
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at rico@cre-insider.com or unsubscribing from any email.
6. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar tracking tools (including Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our website.
7. Data Sharing & Processors
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we use secure third-party services to help operate our business, including:
-
MailerLite (for newsletter management)
-
Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
-
Wix (website platform)
-
Google Appointments/Meet (for consultations)
Each of these platforms is committed to data protection compliance under applicable laws.
8. Data Retention
We only retain your data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
-
Access your personal data
-
Correct inaccurate information
-
Request deletion of your data
-
Withdraw consent
-
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at rico@cre-insider.com.
10. Data Security
We take your data security seriously. All personal data is stored on cloud-based, secure platforms with strong password protection and encryption. We do not store data locally or in physical form.
11. Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you via email.
Questions?
Please email rico@cre-insider.com for any queries or concerns about this policy.
Thank you for trusting CRE Insider with your data.
COOKIE POLICY
A LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Cookies Policy
Effective Date: Monday 19th May 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how CRE Insider ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help improve user experience by remembering preferences, measuring performance, and enabling certain functionalities.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve its performance. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (e.g., your preferences) to provide enhanced, personalised features.
Marketing Cookies (if applicable in future)
These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising. Currently, we do not use marketing cookies.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies used on our website:
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Type
_ga
Google Analytics - Tracks user sessions
2 years
Performance
_gid
Google Analytics - Tracks user behaviour
24 hours
Performance
_gat
Throttles analytics requests
1 minute
Performance
XSRF-TOKEN / Wix
Security and session management
Session
Strictly Necessary
4. Consent & Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject these cookies at any time. If you change your mind, adjust your browser settings or revisit our site and update your preferences via the banner.
Until this cookie banner is fully implemented, you can manage cookies through your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings. Visit the help section of your browser for guidance:
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of the website.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please email us at rico@cre-insider.com
