Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

1. Introduction

Technology 1 ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website technology1.co (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our Site or use our services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller is:

Technology 1
Email: [email protected]
Website: technology1.co

3. Information We Collect

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

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Full name, email address, telephone number, and country of residence when you complete our registration form
• Any correspondence you send to us, including enquiries and support requests
• Information provided when you participate in surveys, promotions, or feedback requests

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URLs, and exit pages
• Location data: approximate geographic location derived from your IP address

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. See Section 8 below for full details on our cookie usage.

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

• To provide our services (contractual necessity): processing your registration, connecting you with account managers, and facilitating access to trading platforms
• To communicate with you (legitimate interest / consent): responding to enquiries, sending service-related notifications, and providing updates about our platform
• To improve our Site (legitimate interest): analysing usage patterns, diagnosing technical issues, and optimising user experience
• To comply with legal obligations (legal obligation): maintaining records as required by applicable laws and regulations
• To protect our rights (legitimate interest): detecting fraud, enforcing our terms, and protecting the security of our Site and users
• For marketing purposes (consent): sending promotional communications about products and services that may interest you, where you have given explicit consent

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

• Affiliated trading platforms and brokers: to facilitate account creation and provide you with trading services. These partners act as independent data controllers and have their own privacy policies
• Service providers: third-party companies that assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and other operational functions. These parties process data on our behalf under contractual obligations
• Analytics providers: we use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data
• Legal and regulatory authorities: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Business transfers: in connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as a business asset

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Transfers to countries with an adequacy decision from the UK Secretary of State
• Standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms

7. Data Retention

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

• Registration data: retained for the duration of your relationship with us and for up to 6 years thereafter
• Communication records: retained for up to 3 years after the last communication
• Analytics data: aggregated and anonymised data may be retained indefinitely

8. Cookies

Our Site uses the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled
• Analytics cookies: we use Plausible Analytics, which is cookie-free and does not track individual users
• Functional cookies: used to remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing cookies: used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements. These are only placed with your explicit consent

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a data subject in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

• Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to restriction of processing: request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making: the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal or similarly significant effects

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by law.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS), secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

15. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Page