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Privacy Policy

(Compliant with UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018)

Effective date: 28 November 2023
Last updated: 19 August 2025

We at Northern Innovations GmbH ("A`DAR Tech", "we", "our", or "us") are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This privacy notice explains how we collect, process, and store your personal data when you visit or use our website a-dar.com.

This policy complies with:

  • The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • The Data Protection Act 2018
  • Where applicable, the EU GDPR for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).

If you are accessing our website from the UK, this document applies specifically to your rights and our obligations under UK law.


1. Controller and Contact Details

The controller responsible for the processing of your personal data on this website is:

Northern Innovations GmbH
Friedrich-Penseler-Straße 36c
21337 Lüneburg, Germany
Email: support@a-dar.com

For any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at the above address or by email.


2. Data Collection When You Visit Our Website

2.1. Server Log Files

When you visit our website for informational purposes only — meaning you do not register, create an account, or otherwise provide information — we automatically collect certain data that your browser transmits to our servers (server log files).

This data includes:

  • Pages visited on our website
  • Date and time of access
  • Volume of data transmitted
  • Referring URL (the website from which you accessed our site)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system used
  • Your IP address (stored in anonymised form where possible)

Legal basis:
Processing is carried out under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the stability, security, and functionality of our website.

We do not share this information with third parties unless required by law or to investigate illegal activity.


2.2. SSL / TLS Encryption

For security purposes and to protect the transmission of personal data (such as orders or contact requests), our website uses SSL/TLS encryption. You can identify an encrypted connection by the padlock icon in your browser’s address bar and the prefix “https://” in the URL.


3. Hosting & Content Delivery Network

Shopify

Our website is hosted by Shopify International Limited, Victoria Buildings, 2nd Floor, 1-2 Haddington Road, Dublin 4, D04 XN32, Ireland ("Shopify").

Additional processing may occur via:

  • Shopify Inc., Ottawa, Canada
  • Shopify Data Processing (USA) Inc.
  • Shopify Payments (USA) Inc.

All personal data collected on our website is processed on Shopify’s servers. We have a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in place with Shopify to ensure that your data is handled in compliance with UK GDPR.

International transfers:

  • Canada: Data transfers are based on the UK’s adequacy regulations, ensuring an equivalent level of protection.
  • USA: Shopify relies on the UK International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), ensuring lawful transfers to the United States.

For more information, see Shopify’s privacy policy: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and enable certain functionalities.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that may contain personal data or anonymous identifiers.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g. checkout, security).
  • Performance cookies – Help us understand visitor behaviour to improve the site.
  • Functional cookies – Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Marketing cookies – Used for analytics and personalised advertising.

Some cookies are session-based and deleted when you close your browser. Others, known as persistent cookies, remain stored for a defined period.

Legal basis:

  • Where cookies are strictly necessary, processing is based on Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR.
  • For all other cookies, we request your explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR.

Your choices:
You can manage your cookie preferences via:

  • Our cookie consent banner
  • Your browser’s privacy settings

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.


5. Contacting Us

5.1. Contact via Email or Contact Form

When you contact us (e.g. via our contact form or email), we process the personal data you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

Legal basis:

  • Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR — Legitimate interest in responding to your request.
  • Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR — If your request relates to a contract.

Your data will be deleted once your enquiry has been fully resolved unless we are required to retain it by law.