Terms and Conditions
HKT Automation Personal Data Policy
General Information about the Personal Data Protection Law
The Data Protection Act 2018, which implements the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK, came into force on May 25, 2018. The law governs the processing of personal data and ensures that individuals' privacy rights are protected.
Notification as the Data Controller
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, as the Data Controller, your personal data will be processed in the manner described on this page; it may be recorded, stored, updated, disclosed or transferred to third parties where permitted by law, classified, and processed in the ways defined in the Data Protection Act 2018.
How Your Personal Data Can Be Processed
Any operation carried out on your personal data, such as collection, storage, alteration, organization, and other processing, is considered "processing of personal data" under the Data Protection Act 2018. Personal data you share with us may be obtained fully or partially, automatically or manually, and subjected to various processing operations.
Purposes and Legal Grounds for Processing Your Personal Data
Your personal data may be processed for the following purposes to carry out the necessary services to our customers in line with the requirements of the contract and technology and to improve our offered products and services:
To comply with the Electronic Commerce (EC) Regulations, the Consumer Protection Act, and other relevant legislation that mandates the identification of individuals, including recording necessary information such as identity, address, and other required details;
To manage payment systems, electronic contracts, and related records in compliance with banking and electronic payment laws;
To comply with legal obligations and obligations set by authorities for information retention, reporting, and informing legal and public authorities such as prosecutors and courts in matters related to public safety or legal disputes.
Third Parties or Organizations to Whom Your Personal Data May Be Transferred
For the purposes mentioned above, your personal data may be transferred to third parties including, but not limited to, our e-commerce platform provider, IdeaSoft Software Industry and Trade Ltd., suppliers, couriers, and any relevant third-party service providers we work with to deliver services, as well as our domestic and international partners, and other third parties.
How Your Personal Data is Collected
Your personal data may be collected through forms on our website and mobile applications, including information such as your name, surname, ID number, address, phone number, email address, as well as usage preferences, IP logs, cookies, browsing activity, and location data.
Additionally, personal data may be obtained through interactions with our sales and marketing teams, branches, suppliers, digital marketing channels, customer service, and other communication platforms (such as email or telephone), or through third-party surveys, social media platforms, and public databases.
Personal Data Collected Before the GDPR Implementation
Personal data obtained before the implementation of the GDPR (25 May 2018) through membership, electronic communication consent, purchases, or other lawful means will continue to be processed in accordance with the policies outlined in this document.
Transfer of Personal Data Abroad
Personal data collected and processed in Turkey or abroad may be transferred to service providers located in countries where adequate protection is guaranteed by the Personal Data Protection Board or under the appropriate legal frameworks, in accordance with the GDPR and the related laws.
Storage and Protection of Personal Data
Your personal data will be stored in our databases and systems under strict confidentiality, in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018, and will not be shared with third parties except for legal obligations and the exceptions described in this document. We are responsible for ensuring that the systems storing personal data are secure and that unauthorized access is prevented. In the event that data is illegally accessed, we will notify the relevant authorities as required by law.
Accuracy and Up-to-date Maintenance of Personal Data
In accordance with Article 4 of the GDPR, we are obligated to keep your personal data accurate and up-to-date. To help us fulfill this obligation, we request that our customers provide accurate and current data or update it through our website or mobile application.
Rights of the Data Subject under the GDPR
Under the GDPR, individuals have the following rights:
- The right to access personal data and confirm whether it is being processed,
- The right to request information about the processing of personal data,
- The right to know the purposes of processing and whether the data is being used for those purposes,
- The right to know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred within or outside the UK,
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data,
- The right to request the erasure or destruction of personal data,
- The right to request that third parties to whom personal data has been disclosed be informed of the correction, erasure, or destruction of the data,
- The right to object to automated processing and profiling that leads to adverse effects,
- The right to request compensation for damages incurred due to unlawful processing of personal data.
Contact Information
HKT Automation, located at Unit 17, Water House Business Centre, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford CM1 2QE, United Kingdom, is the Data Controller under the Data Protection Act 2018. For any questions, concerns, or requests, you can contact us through the following channels:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 7501 190803