Last updated: January 2025
Quick Summary
We collect minimal personal information only when you voluntarily provide it (such as through contact forms). We don't use cookies for tracking, don't share your data with third parties, and you can request deletion of your information at any time.
1. Who We Are
Calibration.info is operated as an educational resource for calibration professionals. We are based in the United Kingdom and committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Submit contact forms or feedback
- Request information about our services
- Subscribe to newsletters (if available)
- Suggest new calculators or resources
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Company name (if provided)
- Message content
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect basic technical information when you visit our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Send you information you have requested
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through forms
- Legitimate interests: To improve our website and provide better services
- Legal obligation: When required by law
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (under strict confidentiality agreements)
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 2 years.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organisation
- Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website currently uses minimal cookies, primarily for essential functionality such as maintaining your calculator inputs during your session. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics that collect personal information without your consent.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
12. International Transfers
Your personal data is processed within the UK. If we need to transfer data outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: hello@calibratedideas.com
Contact Form: Use our contact form
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.