Effective Date: 18th June 2025
Last Updated: 18th June 2025
Website: https://www.breakwater.technology
Company: Breakwater Technology Ltd
Registered in England & Wales

1. Introduction

At Breakwater Technology, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant legislation.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email, and contact details via forms
• Business information (e.g. job title, company) if submitted
• Content of any message or inquiry

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address, browser type, operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie preferences and analytics (see Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide information about our services
• Improve and personalise the user experience
• Analyse site usage (Google Analytics or similar)
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following bases:

• Consent – where you have explicitly given it (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
• Legitimate interest – in responding to business enquiries and improving our services
• Legal obligation – if we are required to retain data for compliance purposes

5. Data Sharing & Transfers

Your data may be shared with:

• Website hosting providers (e.g. Webflow, Framer, or others)
• Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Legal authorities, if required by law

We do not transfer your data outside the UK or EEA unless adequate protection is in place (e.g. UK SCCs).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose:

• Inquiry forms: up to 12 months
• Business correspondence: up to 7 years (if forming part of a contract)
• Analytics data: anonymised after 26 months

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to processing or request restriction
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@breakwater.technology

8. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for analytics and website functionality. You can control your preferences through your browser or via our [Cookie Settings] popup.

See our [Cookie Policy] for more detail.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your personal data:

Data Protection Officer
Breakwater Technology Ltd
Email: privacy@breakwater.technology
Registered Address: Lluest, Dolwyddelan Conwy, LL25 0RZ