Privacy Policy

Last update: 21st Feb 2025

Overview

173tech (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Automatically Collected Data: We use Google Analytics and HubSpot to track website usage, including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and other anonymized data to improve our website experience.

  • User-Provided Data: We collect personal information (such as name, email address, phone number, and company details) only when you voluntarily fill out a form on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To improve our website and user experience

  • To analyze trends and measure website performance

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our forms

  • To send marketing communications (if you have opted in)

  • To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We utilize third-party services, including:

These services may use cookies and tracking technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-ons

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

If you have provided your personal information through our contact forms, we will retain it as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries, provide services, or engage in business communications. If you opt into marketing communications, we will retain your information until you withdraw your consent.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at [your email address]. Upon receiving such a request, we will take reasonable steps to delete your data unless we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

  • Request restriction of data processing

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: hello@173tech.com

Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. To enhance security, we implement internal policies to restrict access to personal data. For example, access to HubSpot and other data storage platforms is limited to authorised personnel only, and strict authentication measures are in place. We regularly review our security practices to ensure the continued protection of your data.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

173tech – hello@173tech.com – 36 Fifth Avenue Havant Hampshire PO9 2PL