Privacy Policy
This Privacy Notice details the types of information we gather when you:
- Visit the Rivers Technology Consulting Ltd website at https://riverstech.co.uk;
- Engage with us online, including on social media platforms (“Online Activities”); or
- Interact with us offline, such as through phone calls or at in-person events (“Offline Activities”).
Together, the website, online interactions, and offline engagements are referred to as the “Services.” Please read this Privacy Notice thoroughly to understand how Rivers Technology Consulting Ltd collects, uses, and shares your information, as well as how you can manage your information. By utilizing the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Notice, and you agree to our Terms of Use, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Services and refer to the information below regarding your rights.
Information Collection
Rivers Technology Consulting Ltd collects information that identifies, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”). This includes:
- Personal Identifiers: such as your name, date of birth, phone number, email address, and postal address.
- Audio, Electronic, and Visual Information: such as photos and other data you post on our Sites. This may include information from your social media accounts, like social media account ID, profile photo, and other data made available when you link your social media or loyalty accounts.
- Internet and Network Activity: such as how you use our Sites, the services you view, and the websites you visit when you leave our site. We also collect data through cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookies section below for more details).
Personal Information does not include publicly available data from government records or data that has been de-identified or aggregated.
Sources of Information
We gather your Personal Information from the following sources:
- Directly from You: when you purchase services, sign up for newsletters or email lists, or communicate with us.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: when you use our Site (see the Cookies section below).
- Social Media Platforms: when you interact with us on social media. Depending on your privacy settings, these platforms may provide us with data such as your name, profile name, demographic details, contact information, region, interests, and usage data.
- Business Partners: if they have your consent or another legal basis to share your information with us.
How We Use Your Information
We utilize your Personal Information to:
- Provide you with the information or services you request or agree to receive;
- Contact you with information, newsletters, and promotional materials from Rivers Technology Consulting Ltd or our third-party partners and affiliates;
- Enable you to connect with third-party services, such as social media platforms;
- Address technical issues and unauthorized activities on the Services;
- Analyze and understand how you use and interact with our Services to develop new products or improve existing ones;
- Enhance the user experience and enable customizations;
- Prevent and detect fraud or other crimes; and
- Operate our daily business activities.
We will not use your Personal Information for materially different purposes without first making reasonable efforts to notify you.
Information Sharing
To achieve the purposes listed above, we may share the information we collect with:
- Service Providers: such as businesses, professionals, or technical support providers that help us operate our business and Services.
- Marketing Partners: who assist us in placing ads, customizing them for certain audiences, and improving our marketing efforts.
- Legal and Safety Requirements: we may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our Site, servers, network systems, and databases, or respond to judicial processes or government requests.
- Business Transactions: if we sell or purchase assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. In bankruptcy or reorganization, your information may be considered an asset and transferred accordingly.
- Aggregated or Anonymized Data: we may share de-identified or aggregated information with third parties for marketing or analytics purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies, tags, pixels, and similar technologies (“Cookies”) to provide, customize, evaluate, improve, and protect our Services. Cookies are small pieces of text placed on your browser, device, or hard drive when you visit a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering your login information.
Managing Cookies: You can set your browser to block certain cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Blocking cookies may affect some features on our website. For more information on customizing your browser’s cookie settings, please visit the help section of your web browser.
Your Choices and Options
You can opt out of having your information used for non-service-related purposes by:
- Email Offers: Send an email to info@riverstech.co.uk with “Do Not Email” in the subject line if you do not wish to receive marketing emails from us.
Please note that we are not responsible for informing third parties (including our service providers or partners) of any changes you request.
Third-Party Links and Plug-Ins
Our Site may include links to third-party websites and applications, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of such sites and apps. Our Sites and Apps may also feature social plugins, allowing interaction with social media platforms. Your use of these plugins is subject to each social media site’s privacy policy.
Public Areas
Any information you disclose on our Site, in blogs, message boards, or other public areas, becomes public information. Please exercise caution when disclosing Personal Information in these areas.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Notice at any time. When changes are made, we will post them on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes signifies your acceptance of those changes. If the Privacy Notice changes materially, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@riverstech.co.uk
- Address: 1701 Silvercroft Street, Manchester, England, M15 4ZE
- Phone: +44 779 512 5641