This Privacy Policy outlines how Bournemouth IT Solutions Ltd ("bits", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our services or visit our website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Collection and Usage
We collect, store, and process personal data necessary for the provision of our services. This data may include:
- Your name
- Contact details (address, email, phone number)
- Device information
- Login details and passwords (for repair purposes only)
- Payment information
- Any other information you provide us
2. Data Security
All data we collect is stored securely and encrypted to industry standards, including AES 256 encryption where applicable.
Your personal files are only ever accessed if you use our data recovery service. We do not ask for passwords as part of our repair service as Apple Silicon introduces a new diagnostic method (Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair).
For Intel MacBook models with T2 chip, we need the login password for testing:
- MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 through 2020 (excluding M1)
- MacBook Air introduced in 2018 through 2020 (excluding M1)
- Mac mini (2018)
3. Data Retention
- Repair Data: Stored as long as necessary to complete the service, then securely deleted to HMG Infosec Standard 5.
- CCTV and Audio Recordings: CCTV stored for up to 60 days, telephone recordings for up to 3 years.
5. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Your data may be passed on to relevant authorities in instances of illegal activity.
6. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Contact: [email protected] (30 calendar days to respond)
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Company Information
Bournemouth IT Solutions Ltd (Trading as 'bits')
Registered in England, Company Number: 7216794
Registered Office: 117 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1EP