Torq Design Ltd - Legal
Torq Design Ltd website policies:
Website Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Age Assurance Policy (OFCOM guidance)
Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: 22nd April 2025
Last updated: 23nd April 2025
Website: www.torqdesign.co.uk
Legal Entity: Torq Design Ltd, Company No. 16196654
Registered Address: 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ
Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using this website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.
2. Who We Are
This website is operated by Torq Design Ltd, a UK-based provider of CAD design consultancy services.
3. Use of Website
You may use this site for lawful purposes only. You must not use it in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, or in a manner that is unlawful or fraudulent.
You agree not to:
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any content for commercial purposes without express written permission.
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, the server on which it is hosted, or any connected database or system.
- Transmit or introduce any viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website—including text, graphics, images, design elements, and logos—is the property of Torq Design Ltd or is used under licence. These materials are protected by UK and international copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws.
- Permitted Use: You may view, download and print content from the site for your personal or internal business use only.
- Prohibited Use: You may not use any content for commercial gain, re-publish, or distribute it publicly without our prior written consent.
5. Linking and Search Indexing
- You may link to our website from your own site, provided it is done in a fair and legal way that does not damage our reputation or take advantage of it.
- You must not frame our website or present our content as your own.
- Search engines such as Google, Bing, and others are permitted to index our site for the purposes of search listings.
6. Disclaimer
We aim to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, the content is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind. Torq Design Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the site.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Torq Design Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from your use of or reliance on our website or its content.
8. Changes to Terms
We may revise these Terms of Use at any time by amending this page. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Contact
For queries about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Post: Torq Design Ltd, 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3rd February 2025
Last updated: 22nd April 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Torq Design Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services.
2. Who We Are
Torq Design Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 16196654).
Registered address: 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ.
We provide CAD Design Consultancy Services primarily to businesses customers and also to consumer customers.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services:
Identity Data: name, job title, company name (for B2B clients)
Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on our website, interaction with website features
Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving communications from us
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
Direct interactions (e.g. filling in forms, emailing us)
Automated technologies (e.g. cookies, server logs)
Third-party providers (e.g. analytics tools)
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide and deliver our services
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Manage our relationship with you
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our website and services
Send occasional marketing emails (with your consent)
6. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Performance of a contract
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests (e.g. business development)
Consent (where required for marketing or cookies)
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share your personal data with:
Professional service providers (e.g. IT support, hosting services)
Legal or regulatory bodies when required to comply with the law
8. International Transfers
We store data in the UK. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. We may retain certain data to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
12. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Post: Torq Design Ltd, 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3rd February 2025
Last updated: 22nd April 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Torq Design Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or engage with our services.
2. Who We Are
Torq Design Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 16196654).
Registered address: 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ.
We provide CAD Design Consultancy Services primarily to businesses customers and also to consumer customers.
3. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services:
Identity Data: name, job title, company name (for B2B clients)
Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on our website, interaction with website features
Marketing and Communications Data: your preferences in receiving communications from us
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:
Direct interactions (e.g. filling in forms, emailing us)
Automated technologies (e.g. cookies, server logs)
Third-party providers (e.g. analytics tools)
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Provide and deliver our services
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Manage our relationship with you
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our website and services
Send occasional marketing emails (with your consent)
6. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Performance of a contract
Legal obligation
Legitimate interests (e.g. business development)
Consent (where required for marketing or cookies)
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share your personal data with:
Professional service providers (e.g. IT support, hosting services)
Legal or regulatory bodies when required to comply with the law
8. International Transfers
We store data in the UK. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it. We may retain certain data to comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
11. Your Rights
You have the following rights under UK GDPR:
Right to access your data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
12. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Post: Torq Design Ltd, 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 22nd April 2025
Last updated: 22nd April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Torq Design Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This is in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you interact with it, and enhance your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling in forms or setting preferences.
b) Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g. which pages are visited most often). The data is anonymised and helps us improve how our website works.
c) Functionality Cookies
These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g. your username or language) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
d) Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies. Should we do so in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent beforehand.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services like Google Analytics which set their own cookies to monitor and analyse website usage. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.
Google Analytics: Used to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour in an anonymous form.
Google Privacy Policy
4. Your Consent
On your first visit to our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject cookies using the banner or your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. For more information on how to do this, visit:
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect your experience and the functionality of the website.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we use cookies. Please check back periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Post: Torq Design Ltd, 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ
Age Assurance Policy
Effective Date: 22nd April 2025
Last updated: 22nd April 2025
At Torq Design Ltd, we are committed to protecting children and young people online in line with the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and Ofcom’s Age Assurance Guidance.
Our services and website content are intended primarily for a business and professional audience. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from individuals under the age of 18. Where access to specific content, features, or services may reasonably require users to be over the age of 18, we take appropriate steps to:
Minimise the risk of underage access, including the use of clear age indicators and content warnings.
Avoid encouraging or incentivising underage use, directly or indirectly.
Review and update practices in line with Ofcom’s evolving guidance and recognised industry standards for age assurance.
If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a person under 18 without appropriate safeguards, we will delete that data promptly and take steps to improve our systems and controls.
For more information or concerns regarding age verification or data protection, please contact:
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Post: Torq Design Ltd, 22 Hibbert Street, New Mills, High Peak, England, SK22 3JJ