Cookie Policy and GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: 29-Apr-2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grade A Technology. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.

Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enhance and personalize your browsing experience.
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
• Provide social media features.
• Deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.
• Improve the functionality and performance of our website.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit [www.aboutcookies.org](https://www.aboutcookies.org) or [www.allaboutcookies.org](https://www.allaboutcookies.org).

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers to help us analyse how our website is used, to deliver advertisements, and to provide social media features. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.

7. GDPR Compliance

7.1 Your Data Protection Rights

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

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.

The right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

The right to erasure – You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

The right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organisation, 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 provided contact details.

7.2 Data Protection Principles

We comply with the GDPR by ensuring that personal data is:

• Processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
• Collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.
• Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.
• Accurate and kept up to date.
• Retained only as long as necessary.
• Processed securely.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how we are protecting your privacy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie 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: privacy@gradeatechnology.com  

Phone: +44 1234 567890  

Address: Grade A Technology, 123 Tech Avenue, London, UK

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