Privacy Policy
IQ Scientific Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, products, or services.
1. Who We Are
2. Information We Collect
Public databases
3. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our services
- To respond to enquiries or support requests
- To improve our website and services
- To send important updates or administrative messages
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
- To comply with legal or regulatory obligations
- To maintain security and prevent fraud
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process your information under one or more of the following bases:
- Consent – when you opt in to marketing or cookies
- Contractual necessity – to provide products/services you requested
- Legitimate interests – improving our services, preventing fraud
- Legal obligation – complying with UK laws or regulations
5. How We Share Your Data
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email platforms)
- Payment processors (if applicable)
- Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)
- Regulators or authorities when required by law
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate protection is in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal safeguards.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Enable essential website functionality
- Analyse website usage
- Improve user experience
- Provide personalised content or marketing (if consented)
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and reason for processing.
9. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any rights, contact us at the details above.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, access controls, and secure hosting.
11. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date
Issued: 02/04/26
Last Updated: 02/04/26