Privacy Policy

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you: - Contact us through our website or email - Request information about our services - Subscribe to our updates or newsletters - Apply for employment opportunities The types of information we may collect include: - Name and contact details (email address, phone number) - Company name and job title - Information you provide in enquiry forms or correspondence - Technical information when you visit our website (IP address, browser type, pages visited) - Employment-related information if you apply for positions with us We do not collect sensitive personal information unless specifically relevant to our services and with your explicit consent.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: **Service Delivery:** - To respond to your enquiries and provide requested information - To deliver our technology services and support - To communicate about projects and service updates **Business Operations:** - To improve our website and services - To send relevant updates about our services (with your consent) - To comply with legal obligations - To evaluate job applications and conduct recruitment processes **Legal Basis for Processing:** We process your personal information based on: - Your consent (where you have given it) - Legitimate business interests (such as responding to enquiries) - Contractual necessity (for service delivery) - Legal obligations (such as record-keeping requirements)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances: **Service Providers:** - Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting business - These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes **Legal Requirements:** - When required by law, regulation, or legal process - To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others - In connection with any legal proceedings **Business Transfers:** - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity - You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control We ensure that any sharing of information is done in accordance with UK GDPR requirements and with appropriate safeguards in place.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against: - Unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction - Accidental loss or damage - Unlawful processing Our security measures include: - Secure data transmission using encryption - Access controls and authentication systems - Regular security assessments and updates - Staff training on data protection principles - Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining the highest practical standards.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information: **Access:** Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you **Rectification:** Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information **Erasure:** Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances **Restriction:** Request that we limit the processing of your information **Portability:** Request transfer of your information to another organisation **Objection:** Object to the processing of your information for specific purposes **Withdrawal of Consent:** Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal information appropriately.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected: **Enquiry Information:** Retained for up to 2 years after last contact to enable follow-up communication **Client Information:** Retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 7 years for legal and tax purposes **Employment Applications:** Retained for up to 1 year after the recruitment process concludes **Website Analytics:** Technical data is typically retained for up to 26 months **Marketing Communications:** Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymise it in accordance with our data retention schedule and legal requirements.

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to: - Ensure the website functions properly - Analyse website usage and performance - Remember your preferences - Provide relevant content **Types of Cookies We Use:** **Essential Cookies:** Necessary for the website to function properly **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand how visitors use our website (anonymised data) **Preference Cookies:** Remember your settings and choices You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites. Our analytics are configured to respect privacy and use anonymised data where possible.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect: - Changes in our business practices - Legal or regulatory requirements - Improvements to our privacy practices When we make material changes to this policy: - We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page - We will notify you through prominent notice on our website - For significant changes, we may contact you directly via email We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.