Website Terms And Conditions

Ownership and Operation of the Website:

The Website, www.abyte.co.uk ('the Website'), is owned and operated by A-Byte Computer Solutions Limited. This policy outlines how A-Byte Computer Solutions Limited may utilise the information gathered about you and your rights regarding any personal information we hold about you. Please review this policy carefully; by accessing the Website, you acknowledge your comprehension and agreement with its terms.

Information Collection:

We collect information about you when you:

Visit the Website, as well as other sites accessible from the Website.

Register with and make purchases of products or services on the Website.

Participate in promotions, contests, customer surveys, and questionnaires.

Contact us, for instance, in writing or by calling customer services.

Utilization of Your Information:

The collection of your personal information assists A-Byte Computer Solutions Limited in better understanding your needs. We use this information to:

Manage and enhance the Website.

Personalize our services for you.

Process your quote requests.

Inform you about significant changes to the Website and our services.

Analyze your browsing behavior to develop and enhance our products and services.

Administer promotions, contests, customer surveys, and questionnaires.

Verify your identity, prevent, or detect crime. During these checks, your information may be shared with credit reference agencies, which may retain a record of it. Please note that this is not a credit check, and your credit rating remains unaffected.

Rest assured that your personal information is secure with us and will not be disclosed to external companies for their marketing purposes.

Marketing and Research:

With your consent, we may contact you:

Regarding offers and information about A-Byte Computer Solutions Limited products or services.

Regarding offers and information about partner products or services.

For customer research purposes, to enhance our services.

The choice is entirely yours, but if you opt out of receiving marketing information from us, you may miss out on offers or promotions of interest.

Occasionally, we may seek your opinions. If you prefer not to be contacted for this purpose, please inform us.

Cookies:

In compliance with new regulations, we employ a classification system for the various types of cookies used on the Website or dropped by third parties through our websites. This classification was developed by the International Chamber of Commerce UK and provides further details on the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and the functionality you may lose if you opt not to have them on your device. Please be assured that we are actively working on additional privacy and cookie-related enhancements for the Website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are text files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to your personal computer, mobile device, or other device when you visit a website. On subsequent visits, cookies are sent back to the originating website or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are valuable because they enable a website to recognize a user's device.

Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on a user's device for the specified period mentioned in the cookie. They are activated each time the user visits the website that created the specific cookie.

Session cookies: These cookies enable website operators to link a user's actions during a browser session, which starts when the user opens the browser window and ends when they close it. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once the browser is closed.

Cookies perform various functions, such as facilitating efficient page navigation, remembering your preferences, and enhancing the user experience. They also help ensure that online advertisements are more relevant to your interests. Additional information about cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org and www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Cookies Used on this Website:

A list of cookies used on the Website, categorized by type, is provided below.

Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies enable specific requested services. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies. They are essential for activities like using shopping baskets or e-billing, which cannot be provided without these cookies.

Performance cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about visited pages. By using the Website, you agree to the placement of these cookies on your device. Performance cookies collect data on how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most frequently and whether any error messages are received. These cookies do not identify individual visitors, and all collected data is aggregated and anonymized for the purpose of improving the Website's functionality.

Functionality cookies: These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience. By using the Website, you consent to the placement of these cookies on your device. Functionality cookies allow the Website to remember your choices, such as user names, language preferences, or your region. They provide enhanced, more personalized features and may be used to remember customizations like text size, font choices, or other website components. These cookies may also facilitate services you have requested, such as video playback or blog comments. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and does not track your browsing activity on other websites.

Targeting or advertising cookies: These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertising tailored to your interests. These cookies aim to display advertisements that are more pertinent to you and your preferences. They may also limit the frequency of ad displays and assist in measuring advertising campaign effectiveness. Typically, targeting or advertising cookies are placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember your website visits and share this information with organisations such as advertisers. Often, these cookies are linked to site functionality provided by other organisations.

Behavioral Advertising and Online Privacy:

The internet advertising industry has produced a guide on behavioral advertising and online privacy, available at www.youronlinechoices.eu. This guide explains the IAB's self-regulatory scheme, which grants you greater control over the advertising you encounter.

Managing Cookies Using Browser Settings:

Most browsers provide options for managing cookies through their Help menu on the menu bar. These options allow you to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, receive notifications when new cookies are received, and disable cookies entirely. You can also disable or delete similar data stored by browser add-ons, such as Flash cookies, by adjusting the add-on's settings or visiting the manufacturer's website.

However, because cookies enable essential features on the Website, we recommend leaving them enabled. Disabling cookies may restrict your ability to use features like adding items to your shopping basket, proceeding to checkout, or accessing services that require you to sign in. If you decide to keep cookies enabled, please remember to sign out when using a shared computer.

Information Disclosure:

We will never disclose your information to external parties outside of A-Byte Computer Solutions Limited unless we have your consent, are required or authorized by law, are working with companies providing services to us, or are transferring our business to successors in title.

When transferring personal information to countries outside the European Economic Area, we ensure that appropriate security measures are in place.

Other Websites:

The Website may include links to other sites beyond our control, not covered by this policy. Operators of these sites may collect and utilize information from you in accordance with their policies, which may differ from ours.