Privacy policy & cookies​

Thank you for visiting our website. Below we present our privacy policy, which describes what information we collect when using this site and how we use it.

 

Types of information collected

We do not collect any personal data or other confidential information not provided voluntarily by users.

 

Protection of data provided via contact forms

When users voluntarily provide information through contact forms on our website, such as their name, email address, or other personal details, we ensure the confidentiality and security of this data. The information collected through contact forms is used solely for the purpose of responding to inquiries or providing requested services. We do not share this information with third parties unless required by law or with explicit consent from the user. We employ encryption and other security measures to safeguard the data provided via contact forms against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Privacy Policy

ABSL is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle the data we collect and your rights under applicable data protection laws.

What We Collect
We collect non-personal, anonymized data through Google Analytics (GA4) for the purpose of understanding user behavior on our website. We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through a contact form).

How We Use Data
We use aggregated analytics data to:

  • Monitor site performance
  • Identify usability issues
  • Improve content and navigation

 

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Delete your data
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
 

We do not collect personal data unless you submit it directly via forms. Cookies that collect analytics data are only used after your explicit consent.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect and how it’s used
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of data sharing (we do not sell data)
 

Requests can be sent to: absl@absl.net

Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your data for marketing purposes. Analytics data may be shared with service providers (e.g., Google) to help us manage and analyze website performance.

Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with GA4’s default settings (14 months, subject to Google’s policies). Personally identifiable data, if submitted via forms, is retained only for as long as necessary.

Contact
For privacy-related inquiries or data access requests, contact: absl@absl.net


Use of cookies:

This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies on our website.


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data. We only use cookies for analytics purposes, and only with your consent.

How We Use Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how users interact with our site. These cookies collect data such as:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Device and browser type
  • General geographic location (not precise)
  • No personally identifiable information is collected.

Cookie Consent Mechanism
We use the Pressidium Cookies Consent plugin, integrated with Google Tag Manager, to manage cookie consent. This ensures:

  • Consent is obtained before non-essential cookies (GA4) are activated
  • Users can accept or decline cookies on first visit
  • Users can revoke consent or change preferences at any time



Cookie Declaration Table

Cookie Name: _ga
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes users
Expiry: 2 years
Type: Analytics

Cookie Name: _ga_
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Maintains session state
Expiry: 2 years
Type: Analytics

Note: These cookies are only set after consent is granted via our cookie banner.


Managing Your Cookies

You can:

  • Change cookie preferences via our cookie banner
  • Clear cookies in your browser settings

Browser Help Links:

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Safari: support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
  • Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947/microsoft-edge-delete-cookies


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy as needed. Please check this page regularly to stay informed.

Data security:
We care about the data security of our users and take appropriate precautions to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, or unauthorized disclosure.

External links:
Our website may contain links to other sites whose privacy policies may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the privacy protection practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of each website you visit.

Changes to the privacy policy:
We reserve the right to change this privacy policy at any time. Updates to the privacy policy will be posted on this page, so we recommend checking for changes regularly.

Contact
If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at absl@absl.net

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