This website collects some Personal Data from its Users

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Owner and Data Controller

Owner: Welch Instrumentation Ltd.
Owner contact email: charlie.w@welchinstrumentation.com

Types of Data Collected

Among the types of Personal Data that this website collects, by itself or through third parties, there are: first name; last name; email address.
Complete details on each type of Personal Data collected are provided in the dedicated sections of this privacy policy or by specific explanation texts displayed prior to the Data collection.

Personal Data may be freely provided by the User, or, in case of Usage Data, collected automatically when using this website.

Unless specified otherwise, all Data requested by this website is mandatory and failure to provide this Data may make it impossible for this website to provide its services. In cases where this website specifically states that some Data is not mandatory, Users are free not to communicate this Data without consequences to the availability or the functioning of the Service.

Users who are uncertain about which Personal Data is mandatory are welcome to contact the Owner.

Any use of Cookies – or of other tracking tools – by this website or by the owners of third-party services used by this website serves the purpose of providing the Service required by the User, in addition to any other purposes described in the present document (see Cookie Policy below for more details).

Users are responsible for any third-party Personal Data obtained, published, or shared through this website.

Mode and Place of Processing the Data

Methods of Processing

The Owner takes appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, or unauthorised destruction of the Data.

The Data processing is carried out using computers and/or IT-enabled tools, following organisational procedures and modes strictly related to the purposes indicated. In addition to the Owner, in some cases, the Data may be accessible to certain types of persons in charge, involved with the operation of this website (administration, sales, marketing, legal, system administration) or external parties (such as third-party technical service providers, mail carriers, hosting providers, IT companies, communications agencies) appointed, if necessary, as Data Processors by the Owner. The updated list of these parties may be requested from the Owner at any time.

Place

The Data is processed at the Owner’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located.

Depending on the User’s location, data transfers may involve transferring the User’s Data to a country other than their own. To find out more about the place of processing of such transferred Data, Users can check the section containing details about the processing of Personal Data.

Retention Time

Unless specified otherwise in this document, Personal Data shall be processed and stored for as long as required by the purpose they have been collected for and may be retained for longer due to applicable legal obligations or based on the Users’ consent.

The Purposes of Processing

The Data concerning the User is collected to allow the Owner to provide its Service, comply with its legal obligations, respond to enforcement requests, protect its rights and interests (or those of its Users or third parties), detect any malicious or fraudulent activity, as well as the following: Platform services and hosting.

For specific information about the Personal Data used for each purpose, the User may refer to the section “Detailed information on the processing of Personal Data”.

Detailed Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Platform Services and Hosting

Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC): Google Analytics 4 is a web analysis service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google utilises the Data collected to track and examine the use of this website, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.

• Personal Data processed: Number of Users; session statistics; Trackers; Usage Data.
• Place of processing: United States.
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-Out

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies may be set by our website (first-party cookies) or by third-party providers (third-party cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable basic features such as navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Example: Session cookies to maintain user login sessions.

Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings or form entries, to provide a personalised experience.

Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This data is anonymised and used to improve website functionality.

• Provider: Google Analytics 4
  • Data collected: Number of users, session duration, pages visited, IP anonymisation.
  • More information: Google’s Privacy Policy | Opt-Out

Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests.
Example: Google Ads cookies for remarketing.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly.
• Understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.
• Deliver tailored content and advertisements.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner displayed on our website or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the website.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to manage cookies for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain embedded content or links from third parties (e.g., Google Analytics). These third-party providers may use cookies and have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or our practices. Please review this page periodically to stay informed. The last update was made on 29th November 2024.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Owner reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time by notifying its Users on this page and possibly within this website and/or – as far as technically and legally feasible – sending a notice to Users via any contact information available to the Owner.

It is strongly recommended to check this page often, referring to the date of the last modification listed at the bottom. Should the changes affect processing activities performed on the basis of the User’s consent, the Owner shall collect new consent from the User, where required.