Last updated: 23 June 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to iATKOS (the "Website"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our blog and forum.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy applies to all users of the Website.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the data controller is:
iATKOS
Website: https://www.iatkos.uk
3. What Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and email address – when you post comments on our blog or forum, or contact us through any reporting mechanism.
- Any other information – that you choose to provide in comments, forum posts, or direct communications.
3.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Log Files – like most websites, we collect log file information including your IP address, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and pages visited. This information helps us analyse trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information.
- Cookies – we use cookies to store information about your preferences, record user‑specific information on which pages you access or visit, and customise web page content.
- Google Analytics – we use Google's services to collect traffic data, analyse usage statistics, and detect abuse. Your IP address, user agent, and performance and security metrics are shared with Google for these purposes.
3.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third‑party services, including:
- Google Analytics – provides us with aggregated usage statistics and analytics data.
- Ad networks – if we display advertisements, third‑party ad servers may automatically receive your IP address and use cookies or web beacons to measure advertising effectiveness.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To operate and maintain the Website | Legitimate interests |
| To analyse traffic and improve user experience | Legitimate interests (analytics) |
| To detect and prevent abuse or security issues | Legitimate interests |
| To respond to your enquiries or reports | Legitimate interests |
| To display advertisements (if applicable) | Consent |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies – necessary for the Website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.
- Preference cookies – remember your settings and preferences.
Third‑party cookies:
We use Google Analytics cookies which collect information about how you use our Website. Google may use this data for its own purposes. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Your cookie choices:
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.
6. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers – with third‑party service providers who assist us in operating the Website (such as Google Analytics).
- Legal requirements – if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Protection of rights – to protect the rights, property, or safety of iATKOS, our users, or others.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Comments and forum posts – retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the Website, unless you request deletion.
- Log files – retained for a reasonable period for analytics and security purposes.
- Contact information – retained for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Right to access | You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. |
| Right to rectification | You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information. |
| Right to erasure | You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. |
| Right to restrict processing | You have the right to request restriction of processing of your data. |
| Right to data portability | You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. |
| Right to object | You have the right to object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests. |
| Right to withdraw consent | Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. |
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11 below.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK, including the United States where Google's servers are located. Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
10. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how your data is being handled, please contact us:
- Website reporting mechanism: Use the reporting mechanism provided on our Website
- Email: privacy@iatkos.uk (replace with your actual contact email)
12. Your Right to Complain
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed:
Information Commissioner's Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Privacy Policy last updated: 23 June 2026