Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19/09/2025
At Abs Tech Services (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website www.abstechservices.co.uk
1. Information we collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Personal information you provide: such as your name, email address, phone number, and company details when you contact us or request our services.
- Technical information: including IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour via cookies and similar technologies.
- Service-related information: details you provide when making enquiries, signing up for updates, or using our services.
2. How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Provide, improve, and personalise our services.
- Respond to your enquiries and requests.
- Send service updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (where consent has been given).
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of our Website.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear permission.
- Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you.
- Legal obligation – where we must comply with the law.
- Legitimate interests – where it is necessary for our business operations, provided your rights are not overridden.
4. Sharing your information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:
- Service providers (e.g., IT support, analytics, marketing tools).
- Regulators or authorities, where required by law.
- Third parties in the context of a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition).
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
5. Data retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
6. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us (details below). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
7. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
8. International transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve site functionality, remember preferences, and provide insights into site usage.
Types of cookies we use:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for the Website to function.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies – help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies – remember preferences and enhance features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies – used (where applicable) to deliver relevant ads (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn/Facebook pixels).
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party providers. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for further details.
Managing cookies
You can manage or block cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Learn more at www.allaboutcookies.org
10. Third-party links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy or cookie practices.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Abs Tech Services
Email: info@mail.abstechservices.co.uk