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Privacy Policy

1. An Overview of Data Protection

General

The following gives a simple overview of what kind of personal information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle your data when you visit or use our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified.

Data Collection on Our Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data collected on this website is processed by the website operator.


How do we collect your data?

Some data is collected when you provide it to us (for example, information entered into a contact form). Other technical data (such as browser type, operating system, and time of access) is collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the site.


What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other technical data may be used for security purposes and site optimization.


What rights do you have regarding your data?


You have the right to request information about your stored personal data, its origin, recipients, and purpose of collection free of charge. You also have the right to request that your data be corrected, blocked, or deleted.


2. General Information and Legal Framework

Data Protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g., via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection against third-party access is not possible.

Notice Concerning the Data Controller

The party responsible for processing data on this website (the "Data Controller") is:

Hootless Intl Ltd

Piccadilly Business Centre

Aldow Enterprise Park

Blackett Street

Manchester, M12 6AE

England

Email: contact@hootlessintltd.com

Revocation of Your Consent to Data Processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your express consent. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect by sending an informal email to contact@hootlessintltd.com. Data processed prior to receiving your request remains legally processed.

Right to File Complaints

If you believe there has been a breach of data protection legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to have data processed based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract automatically delivered to yourself or to a third party in a standard, machine-readable format.

3. Data Collection and Security Tools

Cookies

Our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. They help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure.

Most cookies we use are "session cookies," which are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until deleted to recognize your browser on your next visit. You can configure your browser to notify you about cookie placement, allow cookies in specific cases, or reject them automatically.


Server Log Files


The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser transmits to us in "server log files". These include:   

Browser type and version   

Operating system used   

Referrer URL   

Hostname of the accessing computer   

Time of the server request

IP address

This data is processed pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR based on our legitimate interest in maintaining website security, stability, and proper technical execution.


IP address

This data is processed pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR based on our legitimate interest in maintaining website security, stability, and proper technical execution.

Contact Forms

When you submit enquiries via our contact form, we collect the details you enter (including your name and email address) to process your request and handle any follow-up questions.

This data is processed on the basis of Art. 6 (1) (a) UK GDPR (consent) or Art. 6 (1) (b) UK GDPR (pre-contractual measures). You can revoke your consent at any time by contacting us. We retain contact form data until you request its deletion, revoke consent, or the purpose for storing it no longer applies.

Cloudflare Turnstile (Spam Protection)

To protect our contact forms against spam, automated abuse, and malicious bots, we use Cloudflare Turnstile provided by Cloudflare, Inc.

Turnstile evaluates browser characteristics and technical data (such as IP address, headers, and device properties) in the background to distinguish human visitors from automated bots without requiring visitors to solve difficult text puzzles. This processing is based on Art. 6 (1) (f) UK GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in protecting our web services from automated spam and security threats. For more information, please review the Cloudflare Privacy Policy.