# Privacy Policy
Last updated: 9 September 2025
TechRef.uk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.
By using TechRef.uk, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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## 🔍 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– **Personal Information**: Name, email address, and other contact details if you submit forms or sign up for services.
– **Usage Data**: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, and other analytics.
– **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**: To improve user experience and analyze site performance.
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## 🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
– Provide and improve our services
– Respond to inquiries and support requests
– Send updates, newsletters, or promotional content (only with your consent)
– Monitor and analyze usage patterns to enhance site functionality
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## 🍪 Cookies
TechRef.uk uses cookies to:
– Remember your preferences
– Enable certain site features
– Collect analytics data
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly without them.
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## 🔐 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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## 🌍 Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
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## 👥 Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, newsletter platforms) that collect data on our behalf. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and data protection obligations.
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## 📅 Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
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## 🧑⚖️ Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access your personal data
– Request correction or deletion
– Object to or restrict processing
– Withdraw consent at any time
– Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: **privacy@techref.uk**
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## 📞 Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
**TechRef.uk**
Email: privacy@techref.uk