Apostille and Certification Service Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is registered in the UK under company number 14969743. Our company is also registered for Data Protection at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) with registration number ZB688645. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK rules and regulations, including provisions regarding the use of cookies.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you when you visit our website, www.apostilleandcertification.com, contact us, or use our services. The types of information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Identification Information: such as passport details, national identification numbers, and other identification documents.
- Transaction Information: such as payment details, transaction history, and billing information.
- Other Information: such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services, including processing transactions, authenticating documents, and responding to inquiries.
- To communicate with you, including sending updates, notifications, and marketing communications.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including verifying identities and preventing fraud.
- To personalize your experience and tailor our services to your preferences.
To analyse website usage and trends, monitor the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and improve the functionality of our website.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information automatically. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyse how visitors use our website, so we can measure and improve performance. We use Google Analytics for this purpose, which may collect information about your browsing behaviour.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users. We may use third-party advertising partners for this purpose.
You can manage your cookie preferences and opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or by using cookie consent tools available on our website.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and business partners who assist us in providing our services, processing transactions, and managing our website.
- With government authorities, regulatory agencies, or law enforcement officials as required by law or to protect our rights and interests.
- With third parties in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With your consent or at your direction.
5. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of our website or services. You can also manage your communication preferences and opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, in accordance with UK rules and regulations.
7. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or through other means.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [contact email or address].
By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy, including the use of cookies, in accordance with UK rules and regulations.
