TecFutures Ltd Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and TecFutures Ltd.
This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of this Website and TecFutures Ltd research products and services.
This privacy policy will explain how TecFutures Ltd uses the personal data we collect from you in relation to your use of our website, products and services, and any other interactions you may have with TecFutures Ltd.
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This policy will explain:
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Scope
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What data we collect
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How we collect your data
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How we use your data
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How we store your data
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Marketing
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Your data protection rights
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Cookies and how we use them
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How to manage your cookies
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Changes to our privacy policy
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How to contact us
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How to contact the appropriate authorities
Definitions
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
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Data
Collectively all information that you submit to TecFutures Ltd Limited via the Website or email. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
Cookies
A small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website;
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Data Protection Laws
Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Directive 96/46/EC (Data Protection Directive) or the GDPR, and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, for as long as the GDPR is effective in the UK;
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GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
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TecFutures Ltd, we or us
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TecFutures Ltd Limited, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 14264797 whose registered office is at 32 Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL54HA;
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UK and EU Cookie Law
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
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User or you
Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by TecFutures Ltd Limited and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to TecFutures Ltd Limited and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services;
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Website
The website that you are currently using, www.tecfutures.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
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Scope
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of TecFutures Ltd and Users with respect to this Website. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, TecFutures Ltd is the “data controller”. This means that TecFutures Ltd determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
What data we collect
TecFutures Ltd collects the following data:
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Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
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Regional and demographic data
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Information about your business
How we collect your data
You directly provide TecFutures Ltd with most of the data we collect. We collect data when you:
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Submit a further information form, or any of our enquiry forms
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Sign up for our newsletter
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Submit an order for bespoke research via the website or email
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Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.
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Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
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Use or view our website via your browser’s cookies.
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Our website may also collect data automatically via cookies
TecFutures Ltd may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:
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Business information data providers (for example, research or business development data)
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Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, and Twitter
How we use your data
TecFutures Ltd collects your data so that we can:
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Provide you with services you request
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Process your order and manage your account.
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Email you with special offers and information on other products and services we think you might like.
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Customise the experience you receive
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Contact you about sponsorship opportunities and market research
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Improve our services and website
As part of order processing, TecFutures Ltd may send your data to, and also use the resulting information from, credit reference agencies to prevent fraudulent purchases.
TecFutures Ltd may also share your date with employees, agents and professional advisors to help us carry out our day to day business activities.
How we store your data
TecFutures Ltd securely stores your data on relevant company servers for commercial, analytics, and CRM. Databases are password protected.
TecFutures Ltd will keep your personal data for as long as you continue to remain a client, or are a user of our services. Once this period has expired, we will delete your data by removing your data from our systems.
Marketing
TecFutures Ltd would like to send you information about products and services of ours from time to time that we think you might like.
You may always opt out at a later date, by unsubscribing from our emails or newsletters, or by unsubscribing to our services.
You have the right at any time to stop TecFutures Ltd from contacting you for marketing purposes.
If you no longer wish to be contacted for marketing purposes, please contact us HERE
What are your data protection rights?
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
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The right to access – You have the right to request TecFutures Ltd for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
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The right to rectification – You have the right to request that TecFutures Ltd correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request TecFutures Ltd to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
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The right to erasure – You have the right to request that TecFutures Ltd erase your personal data.
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The right to restrict our use of your data – You have the right to request that TecFutures Ltd restrict the processing of your personal data. And you have the right to object to TecFutures Ltd.’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
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The right to data portability – You have the right to request that TecFutures Ltd transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email: support@TecFutures.com or write to us: TecFutures Limited, 32 Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. AL5 4HA
If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO’s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk
Cookies and how we use them
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
TecFutures Ltd uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
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Keeping you signed in
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Understanding how you use our website
How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result.
Privacy policies of other websites
The TecFutures Ltd website may contain links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to our privacy policy
TecFutures Limited keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 27 January 2023.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about TecFutures Limited privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email us at: support@TecFutures.com
Or write to us at: TecFutures Limited, 32 Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL54HA
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that TecFutures Ltd has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
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Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, United Kingdom. SK9 5AF
+44 303 123 1113
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