1. Introduction
ALIV CODE Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a UK limited company providing software engineering consulting services. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name and contact information provided through enquiry forms
- Email address for correspondence
- Company name and project details shared voluntarily
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via analytics, if used)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- Communicating about potential or ongoing engagements
- Improving this website and our services
- Complying with our legal obligations
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (responding to business enquiries), contractual necessity (where an engagement is agreed), and compliance with legal obligations where applicable.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Enquiry data is typically retained for up to 24 months unless an engagement follows, in which case data may be retained for longer in accordance with contractual and legal obligations.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g. email or hosting providers) who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8. Cookies
This website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. If analytics or other non-essential cookies are added in future, we will obtain appropriate consent. Full cookie details will be provided in a separate cookie policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: [email protected]
If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.