Policy
Privacy Policy
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1. Introduction
AHANIX WEB DESIGN LIMITED respects privacy and handles personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data AHANIX may collect, how it may be used, who it may be shared with, and the rights available under UK data protection law.
2. Who we are
AHANIX WEB DESIGN LIMITED is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 17265034. The registered office is 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom. AHANIX can be contacted about privacy matters at info@ahanix.com.
3. Scope
This policy applies to website visitors, prospective clients, clients, suppliers, and anyone who contacts AHANIX through the website, forms, email, telephone, AI assistant, support channels, or direct business communication.
4. Personal data we collect
Depending on how you interact with AHANIX, data may include:
- name
- business name
- job title, if provided
- email address
- phone number
- website URL
- business industry
- project details
- quotation requirements
- selected package or estimate builder choices
- budget range
- support requirements
- messages submitted through forms
- email correspondence
- files, images, logos, or documents provided by the client
- billing/payment records if applicable
- technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, approximate location, and cookie preferences
- AI assistant interaction data if the AI assistant is used
- website support/security logs where applicable
5. How we collect data
AHANIX may collect data through quote forms, contact forms, emails, calls, onboarding forms, support requests, cookies, analytics, AI assistant interactions, and direct client communication.
6. Why we use personal data
AHANIX may use personal data for:
- responding to enquiries
- preparing quotations
- providing web design services
- managing projects
- providing maintenance and support
- providing out-of-hours support where agreed
- improving the website
- record keeping
- security and fraud prevention
- legal/accounting obligations
- managing business relationships
7. Lawful bases
AHANIX relies on lawful bases under UK GDPR where appropriate, including consent, contract, legitimate interests, and legal obligation. The applicable basis will depend on the data, the context, and the reason it is processed.
8. AI assistant data
If the AHANIX Assistant or AI chat feature is enabled, information entered into it may be processed to provide general guidance about AHANIX services. Users must not submit passwords, payment card details, sensitive personal data, confidential business secrets, medical information, or unnecessary personal information. The assistant does not provide final quotations, legal advice, cybersecurity guarantees, or contractual commitments.
9. Special category data
AHANIX does not intentionally request special category data through the website. Users should not submit unnecessary sensitive data. If such data is submitted accidentally, AHANIX may delete it if not required.
10. Sharing data
AHANIX may share data with:
- hosting providers
- email providers
- Microsoft 365 or similar business tools
- domain/DNS providers
- analytics providers
- AI/chat providers if enabled
- payment/accounting providers
- professional advisers
- technical/security support providers
- authorities where legally required
Data will only be shared where AHANIX considers it reasonably necessary for business operations, service delivery, legal obligations, security, or professional advice.
11. International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where required, AHANIX will aim to use appropriate safeguards, such as contractual protections, recognised transfer mechanisms, or providers that offer suitable data protection commitments.
12. Retention
AHANIX keeps personal data only as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose collected, including enquiries, client relationships, project records, legal/accounting requirements, support logs, and security records.
13. Security
AHANIX uses reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no online transmission, email system, website, hosting environment, or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
14. Individual rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals may have rights including:
- access
- rectification
- erasure
- restriction
- portability
- objection
- withdrawal of consent
- complaint to the ICO
Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law. AHANIX may need to verify identity before acting on a request.
15. Marketing
AHANIX may send service-related communications and, where permitted, marketing updates about relevant services. Users can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
16. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies. More detail is available in the Cookie Policy.
17. Third-party links
The AHANIX website may link to third-party websites, platforms, or services. AHANIX is not responsible for third-party websites or their privacy practices.
18. Changes to the policy
AHANIX may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, technology, or business operations.
19. Contact
For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact AHANIX at info@ahanix.com.