Cookie & Privacy Policy for www.abstechservices.co.uk
Effective Date: 10th July 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to ABS Tech Services. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.abstechservices.co.uk, including any community forums, blogs, and interactive features.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
– Account registration details (username, email, password)
– Forum posts, comments, messages
– Contact forms, support queries
– Newsletter subscription data
b. Automatically Collected Information
– IP address
– Browser type and version
– Device type and operating system
– Referrer URL
– Pages visited and time spent
– Cookies and tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
– To operate and manage your account
– To provide access to community forums and interactive features
– To moderate content and enforce community standards
– To send newsletters and marketing (with consent)
– To improve website functionality and user experience
– To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
– Consent: For cookies, marketing emails, and optional features
– Contract: To provide you with services upon registration
– Legal Obligation: For compliance with data retention or security requirements
– Legitimate Interests: For improving services and ensuring site security
5. Community Forum Usage
Please note:
– Posts and replies in the forum may be publicly visible.
– Avoid sharing personal or sensitive data in forum posts.
– Moderators may remove content that violates our guidelines.
– We retain forum data as long as your account remains active.
6. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
– Necessary: Enable core site functionality (e.g., login)
– Preferences: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode)
– Analytics: Track usage and performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Marketing: Show relevant ads (if used)
Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings or by using our cookie banner/tool.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share data with:
– Hosting and infrastructure providers
– Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp)
– Forum and moderation tools
– Legal and regulatory authorities (where required)
We never sell your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
– Account and forum data: while your account is active
– Analytics data: typically 26 months
– Legal records: up to 6 years, as required
9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
– Access your data
– Correct inaccurate data
– Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
– Restrict or object to processing
– Port your data to another provider
– Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, email: info@abstechservices.co.uk
10. Data Security
We implement robust security measures including:
– HTTPS encryption
– Regular updates and patching
– Role-based access controls
– Moderation and abuse detection on forums
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact:
Abs Tech Services
Email: info@abstechservices.co.uk
Website: www.abstechservices.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.