Privacy Policy - HST Solutions

Welcome to Hire Sales and Testing Solutions (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.hstsolutions.co.uk (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the processing described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

When you interact with our Website, you may provide us with information such as:

Your name
Email address
Other information you choose to submit (via contact forms, comment sections, subscriptions, etc.)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on those pages
Referring website or search terms
Device information and operating system
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes such as:

Operating, maintaining and improving our Website
Responding to your inquiries, requests or comments
Sending you newsletters, updates, or marketing communications (only if you’ve opted-in)
Monitoring and analysing usage and trends to improve user experience
Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or fraud
Complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights and property

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
If required by law or in response to legal process (such as a court order)
To protect and defend our rights, property or safety, and/or the rights, property or safety of others
In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition (where your information may be among the transferred assets)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. These may include:

Essential cookies (required for the Website to function)
Performance cookies (to analyse usage)
Functional cookies (to remember your preferences)
Targeting/advertising cookies (if applicable)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Please note, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting personal data.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, please understand that no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws. When no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the relevant minimum age under your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us. We will delete such information as soon as practicable.

9. Your Rights

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

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your personal information
Withdraw consent previously given (where processing is based on consent)
Request portability of your personal data
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
Email: sales@hstsolutions.co.uk
Website: www.hstsolutions.co.uk