Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 March 2026

Introduction

ALG Software (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect when you visit algsoftware.com, why we collect it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Data Controller

ALG Software, registered in England. Contact: hello@algsoftware.com.

What We Collect

Automatically Collected

  • Server logs — IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps. Retained for 90 days for security and analytics.
  • Cookies & local storage — See the Cookies section below.

Voluntarily Provided

  • Contact forms — Name and email address when you reach out to us.
  • Newsletter sign-up — Email address only.

How We Use Your Data

  • To operate and improve the website.
  • To respond to enquiries you send us.
  • To send newsletters you have opted into (you can unsubscribe at any time).
  • To understand aggregate usage patterns through anonymised analytics.

Legal basis: legitimate interest (site operation, security) and consent (newsletters, non-essential cookies).

Cookies & Local Storage

Strictly Necessary

  • Session cookies — Required for core site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
  • alg_cookie_consent_v1 — Stores your cookie preference in local storage so we don’t ask again.

Analytics (set only with your consent)

  • Google Analytics / GA4 — Used to measure traffic and usage. Data is anonymised and no personal identifiers are shared with Google.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit the site, a banner asks for your preference. You can also clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect your ability to use the site.

Affiliate Links & Third Parties

Some pages contain affiliate links to third-party products. When you click these links, the destination site may set its own cookies — we have no control over those. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.

Data Retention

  • Server logs: 90 days.
  • Contact form submissions: 12 months, then deleted unless there is an ongoing relationship.
  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format).
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@algsoftware.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page.