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The Hive Linq

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit our website and use our services.

 

2. Data Controller

The Hive Linq is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact details:

 

3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Information you provide directly: name, email address, postal address, phone number, any other information through forms or correspondence.

  • Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, referring website, pages visited, cookies and similar technologies.

  • Information from third parties: when you use third-party integrations on our site, we may receive data from them.

 

4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for purposes including:

  • Providing and maintaining our services.

  • Communicating with you, including responding to inquiries and providing support.

  • Sending newsletters, marketing communications and promotional material (where you have given consent).

  • Improving our website and services.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

  • Analytics and understanding website traffic.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: where you have given explicit consent for specific processing.

  • Contract: where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

  • Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.

  • Legitimate interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (or those of a third party), provided your rights and interests do not override those interests.

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6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

 

7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.

  • Third parties when required by law.

  • Third parties with your consent.

 

8. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (e.g., the UK GDPR) you have the following rights:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • The right to request erasure of your personal data (‘right to be forgotten’) in certain circumstances.

  • The right to request restriction of processing of your data.

  • The right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

  • The right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner’s Office in the UK).

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9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

 

10. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site usage, and for marketing purposes. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for more details.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date will be revised.

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12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Email]
Address: [Your Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]

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Last updated: October 2025

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