Privacy Policy
Last updated: [date to be inserted upon publication]
Introduction
AQUINTAQA Technologies Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with aquintaqa.com.
This policy applies to data collected through: the aquintaqa.com website; contact and investor enquiry forms; newsletter subscription; and electronic NDA (e-NDA) and Data Room access flows.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
Data Controller
AQUINTAQA Technologies Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected through this Site.
Registered address: [AQUINTAQA Technologies Ltd registered address]
Data protection contact: privacy@aquintaqa.com
Categories of Personal Data We Collect
Data you provide directly: name, email address, company name, job role (via contact and investor forms); message content; newsletter opt-in; investor onboarding data (e-NDA acceptance, KYC); Data Room account information and access logs.
Data collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, device type; server and access logs (pages visited, timestamps, referrers); strictly necessary cookies (always active); analytics and marketing cookies (consent only).
Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing
| Purpose | Legal Basis (UK GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact enquiries | Art. 6(1)(b) Contract; Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests |
| Investor onboarding (e-NDA, Data Room) | Art. 6(1)(b) Contract; Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests; Art. 6(1)(c) Legal obligation |
| Operating and securing the Data Room | Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests |
| Newsletters and marketing communications | Art. 6(1)(a) Consent |
| Site analytics and performance measurement | Art. 6(1)(a) Consent |
| Security monitoring and fraud prevention | Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interests |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Art. 6(1)(c) Legal obligation |
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. Analytics and marketing cookies are placed only with your explicit consent. Full details are in Part B: Cookies Policy below.
Data Retention
- Contact enquiries: up to 24 months from submission date.
- Investor documents and e-NDA records: 6 years from execution date (UK legal requirements).
- Newsletter subscriptions: until consent is withdrawn or you unsubscribe.
- Security and server logs: 12 months.
- Data Room access logs: duration of access plus any applicable legal retention period.
Data no longer needed for its original purpose and with no legal retention obligation is securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with trusted processors under written agreements:
- Vercel Inc. — website hosting (EU regions: Frankfurt & Amsterdam);
- Cloudflare Inc. — CDN, DNS, DDoS protection (EU Data Localization Suite);
- MailerLite UAB — email marketing and form processing (EU data centre);
- Analytics provider — GA4 Consent Mode v2 or EU-based alternative (Plausible/Matomo);
- Professional advisers — lawyers, accountants, auditors (professional secrecy obligations);
- AQUINTAQA group companies — including AQUINTAQA IP Ltd, for legitimate business purposes.
We may also disclose data where required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including: UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and/or UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Our primary processors (Vercel EU regions, Cloudflare EU Localization) process data within the EU/EEA.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including: HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit; least-privilege access controls; audit logging for Data Room access; and personnel confidentiality obligations. If you believe your data has been compromised, contact privacy@aquintaqa.com immediately.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Request a copy of data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion (subject to exceptions).
Request we restrict processing in certain circumstances.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Receive data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise any right, contact: privacy@aquintaqa.com. We will respond within 30 days.
To lodge a complaint: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — ico.org.uk | +44 303 123 1113
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. Contact: privacy@aquintaqa.com
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. We also use related technologies including local storage, pixels (tracking images), and server log identifiers. Cookies serve various purposes: keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, understanding how you use the site, and enabling certain features.
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. For all other cookies, we obtain your explicit consent via the cookie banner on your first visit.
Cookie Categories and Details
1. Strictly Necessary
Always active — no consent neededEssential for the Site to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot mitigation and security | 30 min | 3rd party |
| __cf_duid | Cloudflare | Security identifier for DDoS protection | 30 days | 3rd party |
| vercel_session | Vercel | Server-side rendering session routing | Session | 3rd party |
| cookie_consent | AQUINTAQA | Stores your cookie banner choices | 6–12 mo | 1st party |
2. Analytics
Consent requiredHelp us understand how visitors use the Site. Activated only with consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users, tracks usage stats | 24 mo | 3rd party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session-level analytics and event tracking | 24 mo | 3rd party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Short-term analytics session identifier | 24 hrs | 3rd party |
| plausible / matomo_session Alternative to GA4 | Plausible / Matomo | Privacy-first anonymous analytics | Session | 3rd party |
3. Functional
Consent requiredRemember your preferences and personalise your experience.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ui_lang | AQUINTAQA | Stores your language preference (EN/RU) | 12 mo | 1st party |
| modal_hidden | AQUINTAQA | Remembers dismissed UI elements | 1–6 mo | 1st party |
4. Marketing
Consent required — off by defaultUsed for campaign analytics. Disabled by default; activated only with explicit consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ml_subscribe | MailerLite | Newsletter campaign analytics and tracking | 30–90 days | 3rd party |
First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by aquintaqa.com and readable only by this site. Third-party cookies are set by external services (Cloudflare, Vercel, Google, MailerLite) and may be accessible to those parties per their own privacy policies.
Cookie Duration
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. Duration for each cookie is shown in the table above.
Managing Your Consent
- Cookie banner: displayed on first visit — select "Accept all", "Reject", or "Settings".
- Cookie Settings (footer): use the "Cookie Settings" link in the page footer to re-open preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note: disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.
Main Cookie Providers
- Vercel Inc. — vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Cloudflare Inc. — cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
- Google Analytics / GA4 — policies.google.com/privacy
- MailerLite UAB — mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. The effective date will be updated accordingly.
Contact
For questions about this Cookies Policy or to exercise your rights: privacy@aquintaqa.com