ThirdWaveICT is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

1. Data Controller Information

  • Company Name: ThirdWaveICT
  • Address: [UK - ThirdWaveICT, West Midlands, United Kingdoms]
  • Email: [[email protected]]

ThirdWave acts as the Data Controller for the personal data you provide to us.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data from your interactions with our website or services.
  • Communication Data: Messages or inquiries sent to us via email, forms, or other communication channels.

3. How We Collect Your Data

  • Direct Interactions: Data you provide through forms, account creation, or communication with us.
  • Automated Technologies: Data collected via cookies and other tracking technologies on our website.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Process your orders, deliver IT solutions, and manage your account.
  • To Improve Services: Analyze website usage and enhance functionality.
  • Marketing: Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (only with your consent).
  • Compliance: Meet legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you agree to receive marketing communications.
  • Contractual Obligation: To fulfill a service you requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: For improving services and ensuring security.
  • Legal Compliance : To meet regulatory obligations.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law.
  • Third-Party Tools: For marketing or service enhancements (e.g., Google Analytics).

We ensure that all third-party processors comply with GDPR and sign data processing agreements.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • For the duration of your use of our services.
  • To meet legal or regulatory obligations.
  • For up to [X] years after the termination of services, if applicable.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to data processing for marketing purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [[email protected]].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for more details on how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

10. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Data encryption.
  • Regular system audits.
  • Restricted access to sensitive data.

However, no online transmission is completely secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect any breach of your data.

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email or through our website.

13. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

  • Email: [[email protected]]
  • Phone: [+44 7957 259 445]
  • Postal Address: [UK - ThirdWaveICT, West Midlands, United Kingdom]

Cookies Policy

At ThirdWaveICT, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, improve our services, and ensure website functionality. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your device, improve site performance, and personalize your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies
  • Purpose: Enable core functionality like security, network management, and accessibility.
  • Example: Keeping you logged into your account.
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interests.
2. Analytical/Performance Cookies
  • Purpose: Collect data on website usage, such as pages visited and errors encountered, to improve performance.
  • Example: Google Analytics cookies.
  • Legal Basis: User consent.
3. Functionality Cookies
  • Purpose: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to enhance user experience.
  • Example: Saving your theme settings.
  • Legal Basis: User consent.
4. Advertising/Targeting Cookies
  • Purpose: Deliver personalized ads and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
  • Example: Cookies from Google Ads or Facebook Pixel.
  • Legal Basis: User consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party cookies from trusted service providers to analyze site performance or deliver advertisements.

  • Example providers: Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Ads.
  • Third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies, which you can review on their websites.

4. How We Use Cookies

  • To maintain and improve website functionality.
  • To analyze traffic and understand user behavior.
  • To personalize content and marketing.
  • To ensure security and detect fraudulent activity.

5. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different durations depending on their purpose:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

6. Updates to This Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates may be notified through email or website alerts.

7. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

  • Email:[[email protected]]
  • Phone: [+44 7957 259 445]
  • Address: [UK - ThirdWaveICT, West Midlands, United Kingdom]