Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Hawk IT Consulting (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website [Insert Website URL] and related services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Hawk IT Consulting

Email: info@hawkinfotech.com

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

  • Identity Data – Name, username, date of birth.

  • Contact Data – Email address, phone number.

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.

  • Usage Data – Pages viewed, time spent on site, clicks, and interactions.

  • Communication Data – Messages sent to us via forms, or email or any other communication methods

4. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions – when you fill out forms, register for an account, or contact us.

  • Automated technologies – cookies, analytics tracking, and server logs.

  • Third parties – analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), payment processors, and marketing platforms.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have given clear consent to process your data.

  • Contract – where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you.

  • Legal obligation – where we are required by law to process your data.

  • Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, provided these do not override your rights.

6. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for purposes such as:

  • Providing and improving our services.

  • Managing your account and orders.

  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests.

  • Sending updates, offers, and marketing (where permitted).

  • Analyzing website usage to improve functionality.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

7. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service providers – hosting providers, analytics services, payment processors.

  • Business partners – for joint marketing or collaborations (with consent).

  • Authorities – where required by law or to protect legal rights.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification – request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure – request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Restriction – request that we limit how we process your data.

  • Data portability – request transfer of your data to another controller.

  • Object – object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

  • Withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@hawkinfotech.com.

11. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:

  • Right to Know – You can request details about the personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties we have shared it with.

  • Right to Delete – You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal compliance).

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale – We do not sell personal information, but if we ever do, you have the right to opt out.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at info@hawkinfotech.com. We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling the request.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

13. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Hawk IT Consulting

Email: info@hawkinfotech.com


Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 11, 2025

Last Updated: August 11, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Hawk IT Consulting (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website [Insert Website URL].

By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytical information to the website owner.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for the website to work properly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Collect information about how visitors use our site.

Functional Cookies

Enable the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language, region).

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver relevant ads to you and measure their effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services, such as:

  • Google Analytics – website performance and visitor behavior tracking.

  • Social Media Platforms – if you share content via buttons or plugins.

  • Advertising Networks – to serve targeted ads (if applicable).

5. Managing Cookies

You can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings, or by using our site’s cookie consent tool if available.

6. Your Consent (GDPR Requirement)

Non-essential cookies require your consent before being set. When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner with options to accept, reject, or customize cookies.

7. CCPA and “Do Not Sell” (California Residents)

While we do not sell your personal information, some tracking technologies may be considered a “sale” under CCPA if used for cross-context behavioral advertising.

If you are a California resident, you can opt out by contacting us at info@hawkinfotech.com.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our business practices.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Hawk IT Consulting

Email: info@hawkinfotech.com