Privacy Policy – 1st Tech Bridge

Who we are

Our website address is: http://1sttechbridge.co.uk.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

At 1st Tech Bridge, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you interact with our website or utilize our products and services. By accessing our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect: We may collect various types of information from you, including but not limited to:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, contact information, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
Billing and Payment Information: When you make a purchase, we may collect payment details, such as credit card information, billing address, and other necessary payment-related information.
Log Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring webpage.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about your preferences and usage patterns.

How We Use Your Information: We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Providing and Improving our Products and Services: We use your information to fulfill your orders, process payments, deliver products, and provide customer support. We also use the information to improve our products, services, and website functionality.
Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your orders, updates, promotions, and other relevant information. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience on our website, such as recommending products or services that may be of interest to you.
Security and Fraud Prevention: We utilize your information to protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

Information Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our products and services, such as shipping companies or payment processors. These service providers are contractually obligated to handle your information securely and only for the purposes specified by us.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, in response to a valid legal request, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights, safety, or property of others.

Data Retention: We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information in our possession. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.
Changes to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website and services after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

1st Tech Bridge Address: www.1sttechbridge.co.uk

Email: Care@1sttechbridge.co.uk

Phone: +44 7460 993061