PRIVACY POLICY
​Updated: 28th April 2025
1. Overview
Qubicad Ltd is a UK registered company (no. 16306398). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal information when you visit www.qubicad.co.uk (the 'Site'), communicate via e‑mail, or use our software.
Qubicad are not directly or indirectly involved with any advertising or third party marketing of any kind. We collect and store only details required to communicate with you regarding our apps and services, to provide technical support, and to meet our internal record-keeping requirements.
2. Controller
Qubicad Ltd is the data controller for personal data collected during all customer interactions.
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Registered address: 113 St Giles Close, Shoreham‑By‑Sea, England, BN436GR, UK
Email: info@qubicad.co.uk
3. What Do We Collect?
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Email Address
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Data: Email address.
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​​Collection Method: We store the email address you use to enquire, purchase, or request technical support for our apps or services.
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Basic Company Information
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Data: company name, location and purchase history.
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Collection Method: Company name is requested during sales process. Purchase history stored in our internal database.
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Support Files
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Data: CAD files, screenshots, log files or other technical materials you voluntarily send us.
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Collection Method: You send to us if you require technical support.
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Technical Data
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Data: IP address, browser type, essential session cookie
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Collection Method: collected automatically by Wix when you browse the Site.
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We do not intentionally collect special‑category or sensitive personal data, nor do we knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 years of age.
4. Why Do We Collect this Data?
The above data collection allows us to:
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1) Deliver and support our software.
2) Maintain your software licence information.
3) Respond to support requests.
4) Deliver fixes and updates to the software.
5) Deliver critical notices to software users.
The above are legally covered under: Performance of a contract - Article 6.1.b.
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6) Send emails for licence expiry or technical issues.
7) Maintain backup copies of account information.
8) Copywrite protection and identifying fraudulent use.
The above are legally covered under: Legitimate interests - ensuring our business continuity - Article 6.1.f
9) ​​Legal & financial compliance.
10) Keep transaction records for tax/audit.
11) Respond to legal requests for information.
The above are legally covered under: Our legal obligations - Article 6.1.c​​
5. How do we Share this Data?
We do not share any data for promotional, advertising or marketing purposes. We also do not sell any data.
Where strictly required, we may share the above data for the following reasons:
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Service Provision. Data may be shared with a hosting provider or backup provider, to allow us to function as a business. These service providers are constrained by strict data-processing requirements.
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Professional Services. Data may be shared with our accountants, auditors or solicitors who require limited data for professional purposes and are bound by confidentiality.
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Business transactions or legal requirements. If Qubicad is involved in a merger, acquisition or sale, or where disclosure is required by law or court order.
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6. How long do Qubicad Keep this Data?
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Emails and support file data are retained for 5 years after the last correspondence, then deleted.
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Licence records (name, company, e‑mail, licence key, purchase history) are retained for 7 years after licence expiry or last purchase to meet accounting and warranty obligations.
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Server logs are retained for 90 days for security monitoring.
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​All data is deleted when no longer required.
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7. What are Your Rights?​
If you are in the UK, EU or EEA, you are legally entitled to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate data.
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Request deletion or restriction of processing where legally possible.
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Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
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Receive a copy of certain data in a portable format.
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Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.
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To exercise any of these rights, contact info@qubicad.co.uk. We will reply within 2 weeks.
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8. Cookies and Tracking
This site uses only essential cookies to​
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obtain aggregate, self‑hosted analytics.
No advertising or cross‑site tracking cookies are set. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some functionality may be affected.
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9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including TLS encryption, role‑based access controls, encrypted backups and regular security testing. Despite these measures, no system is completely secure; please notify us immediately if you believe your account or data has been compromised.
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10. Changes to this Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Important changes will be announced on the Site or via e‑mail. Please review this page periodically. The 'Updated' date above shows the latest revision.
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11. Contact Information
Have any questions?
E‑mail: info@qubicad.co.uk
Postal: Qubicad Ltd, 113 St Giles Close, Shoreham‑By‑Sea, England, BN43 6GR, UK
Thank you for trusting Qubicad!