Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies between you, the user of this website, and IAST Ltd ("IAST"), the owner and provider of this website. IAST takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in relation to your use of the website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, alongside our Terms of Use and any other documents referred to within.

Definitions and Interpretation

1. In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

  •  Data: Collectively, all information that you submit to IAST via the website. 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. Details of the cookies used are set out in the section below titled “Cookies”.

  • Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal data, including but not limited to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and any national implementing laws, regulations, and secondary legislation, as amended or updated from time to time.

  • User or you: Any third party that accesses the website and is not employed by IAST and acting in the course of their employment or engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to IAST.

  • Website: The website you are currently using, (https://www.facadeintelligence.com), and any sub-domains unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

2. In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires otherwise:

  • The singular includes the plural and vice versa.

  • References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules, or appendices are to those within this policy.

  • A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts, and partnerships.

  • "Including" means "including without limitation".

  • References to any statutory provision include any modification or amendment of it.

  • Headings and sub-headings do not form part of this policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

3. This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of IAST and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website, including any links we may provide to social media websites.

4. For the purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, IAST is the "data controller". This means that IAST determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your data is processed.

Data Collected

5. We may collect the following data from you, which includes personal data:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Profession

  • Company name

  • Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers

This data is collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Data

6. We collect data in the following ways:

  • Data is given to us by you.

  • Data is collected automatically.

Data That Is Given to Us by You

7. IAST will collect your data in several ways, including:

  • When you contact us through the website, by telephone, post, email, or through any other means.

  • When you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services.

  • When you make payments to us through this website or otherwise.

  • When you elect to receive marketing communications from us.

  • When you use our services.

Data That Is Collected Automatically

8. To the extent that you access the website, we will collect your data automatically, including:

  • Information about your visit, such as your IP address, date, times, and frequency with which you access the website, and how you use and interact with its content.

  • Data collected via cookies in line with your browser's cookie settings. For more information, see the section titled “Cookies”.

Our Use of Data

9. We may use your data for the following purposes:

  • Internal record keeping.

  • Improvement of our products and services.

  • Contact for market research purposes, which may be done using email, telephone, or mail. Such information may be used to customise or update the website.

  • Marketing purposes, including sending promotional materials or newsletters about our products and services, where you have consented to receive such communications.

This use is in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section titled [Your Rights](your-rights) below).

11. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us and/or taking steps at your request to enter into such a contract.

Who We Share Data With

12. We may share your data with the following groups:

  • Our employees, agents, and/or professional advisers to obtain professional advice.

  • Third-party payment providers who process payments made over the website to enable them to process user payments and refunds.

This sharing is in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Keeping Data Secure

13. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, such as:

  • Access to your account is controlled by a password and a unique username.

  • We store your data on secure servers.

14. We have procedures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your data, please contact us immediately at info@iast.uk.

15. For more information on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses, and other online problems, please visit Get Safe Online at https://www.getsafeonline.org, supported by HM Government.

Data Retention

16. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request that the data be deleted.

17. Even if we delete your data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

18. You have the following rights in relation to your data:

  • Right to access: The right to request copies of the information we hold about you at any time.

  • Right to correct: The right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Right to erase: The right to request that we delete or remove your data from our systems.

  • Right to restrict our use of your data: The right to "block" us from using your data or limit the way in which we can use it.

  • Right to data portability: The right to request that we move, copy, or transfer your data.

  • Right to object: The right to object to our use of your data, including where we use it for our legitimate interests.

19. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your data, please contact us at info@iast.uk.

20. If you are not satisfied with how we handle your complaint regarding your data, you may refer your complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk.

21. It is important that the data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your data changes during the period we hold it.

Links to Other Websites

22. This website may provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

Change of Business Ownership and Control

23. IAST may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business. This may involve the sale and/or transfer of control of all or part of IAST. Data provided by users will, where relevant to any part of our business being transferred, be transferred along with that part, and the new owner or controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy Policy, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

24. We may also disclose data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.

25. In these instances, we will take steps to ensure your privacy is protected.

Cookies

26. This website may place and access certain cookies on your computer. IAST uses cookies to improve your experience and our services. IAST has carefully chosen these cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

27. All cookies used by this website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

28. Before the website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those cookies. By giving your consent, you are enabling IAST to provide a better experience and service. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of cookies; however, certain features of the website may not function fully or as intended.

29. This website may place the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the operation of our website.

  • Functionality cookies: Used to recognise you when you return to our website to personalise content and remember your preferences.

30. You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser. For further details, consult the help menu in your browser.

31. You can choose to delete cookies at any time; however, you may lose information that enables you to access the website more quickly and efficiently.

32. It is recommended that you ensure your internet browser is up-to-date and consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

33. For more information on cookies and how to disable them, please refer to https://www.aboutcookies.org.

General

34. You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

35. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will be deemed deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions will not be affected.

36. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act, or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that or any other right or remedy.

37. This Privacy Policy will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

38. IAST reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the website following the alterations.

Contact Information

You may contact IAST by email at info@iast.uk.

Effective Date: 1 October 2024

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