Privacy Policy for KO Technologies

Effective Date: 01/03/2025

KO Technologies (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data we collect from you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our website https://kotechnologies.co.uk (the “Site”), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information when you visit our Site or interact with us. The data we collect depends on how you interact with us and may include:

Personal Data:

• Name (First Name and Last Name)
• Email Address

Automatically Collected Information:

• Information about your device (IP address, browser type, etc.)
• Data on how you use our Site (pages viewed, time spent on pages, etc.)
• Cookies and other tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics)

2. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide us with your personal data (e.g., your name, surname, and email address), you consent to us using it to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
• Contractual Necessity: We may process your data to provide you with the services you requested or to manage our relationship with you.
• Legitimate Interests: We may process certain information based on our legitimate interest, such as improving our website’s functionality and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries or requests
• To provide our services and fulfill contractual obligations
• To send you marketing communications (if you have opted-in to receive them)
• To monitor and improve the performance of our website (via Google Analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to track and analyze the usage of our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our website, which pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. This information is used to improve the performance of our website.

For more information about how Google uses your information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information you share with us. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. If you request the deletion of your data, we will comply with applicable legal requirements.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

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

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website or providing our services. These providers include:

• Google Analytics: As mentioned above, we use Google Analytics for website tracking and performance analytics.

We ensure that any third-party service providers with access to your personal data are GDPR-compliant and only use your data for the specific purposes we define.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our Site.

For more information on the cookies we use, please see our [Cookie Policy].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

KO Technologies may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please contact us:

KO Technologies
Email: [email protected]