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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Core Innovate IT Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
  • Request quotes or information about our services
  • Engage with our customer support
  • Apply for employment opportunities

This may include: name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Operating system and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Clickstream data and user interactions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • Communicate with you about products, services, and promotional offers
  • Process your transactions and manage your orders
  • Improve and optimize our website and services
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific purposes
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations
  • Legal Obligation: When we must comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
  • Business Partners: When you request information about partner services or products
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and audits
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@coreinnovate.co.uk

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website performance and functionality
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When determining retention periods, we consider the nature and sensitivity of the information, contractual obligations, legal requirements, and legitimate business needs.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may use third-party services including Google Analytics, reCAPTCHA, email service providers, and cloud hosting providers.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK ICO and adequate technical measures.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Core Innovate IT Ltd

Email: hello@coreinnovate.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 1452 222192

Registered Office: Suite 248, Corinium House, Barnwood Point Business Park, Gloucester, GL4 0XZ, United Kingdom

Company Number: 15566009

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.