Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/12/2025

Welcome to Aquatikus (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://aquatikus.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal data when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via forms or email

This may include your name, email address, and message content.

Comments and user accounts are currently disabled on this website.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address (which may be anonymised)
  • Browser type, device, and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring URLs

This information is collected via cookies and similar technologies.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate and analyse the website, including but not limited to:

  • Google Analytics (GA4)
  • Microsoft Bing Analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity (for user behaviour and session analysis)
  • Hotjar (for user behaviour and experience analysis)
  • Email newsletter and subscription management providers (such as Beehiiv)

Microsoft Clarity may collect anonymised usage data, including clicks, scroll behaviour, session recordings, device information, and approximate location data. Clarity uses cookies such as _clck and _clsk to store session information.

Microsoft processes data in accordance with its Privacy Statement:
https://privacy.microsoft.com

These services may collect aggregated or anonymised data to help us understand how users interact with the website. This data is used solely to improve usability and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve content and user experience
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Send newsletters (only if you opt in)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies)
  • Legitimate interests (analytics, website security, improvements)
  • Legal obligations, where applicable

4. Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Analytics and performance measurement
  • Functional preferences
  • Advertising or affiliate tracking (if enabled in the future)

Cookie consent is managed through a cookie consent platform (such as CookieYes).
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Advertising and Affiliate Links

Aquatikus may display advertising or use affiliate links now or in the future.
Third-party advertising networks or affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track interactions.

We do not control third-party cookies.
Any affiliate relationships will be clearly disclosed on the website.

6. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles may include embedded content (such as YouTube videos).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be shared with:

  • Service providers (analytics, hosting, email services)
  • Authorities, if required by law

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

9. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@aquatikus.com.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no online transmission is completely secure.

11. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. Children’s Information

Aquatikus does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13. If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us for removal.

13. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact

📧 Email: info@aquatikus.com