UK GDPR Privacy Policy
Data Protection and Privacy
Breath Technology is a Trading Style of AKADATA LIMITED ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Data We Collect
- Account information such as name, email and organisation
- Service usage and technical log data
- Configuration uploads like DNS zone files or VPN end-points
How We Use Your Data
- Providing, maintaining and improving our services
- Account administration and communication
- Compliance with legal obligations and lawful requests
Storage and Security
Important client data is encrypted at rest. We use server-side session cookies wherever possible and limit client-side cookies to those strictly necessary. Local storage may be used to enable features within services such as BreathGSLB or HiddenDNS.
Payments
Payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store card numbers on our servers. We retain only payment authorisations and history required for accounting and support.
Data Sharing
We do not share your data with third parties except our payment processor or when legally compelled.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access, rectify or erase your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
Data Uploads and Connectivity
User uploads are limited to service configuration data provided directly to Breath staff. Services do not include user-to-user file sharing or public posting facilities.
Scope of User Uploads
- DNS zone files and record data
- IPv6 VPN end-point configurations
- Uploads are shared only with Breath staff
Online Safety Act 2023
As an infrastructure provider (DNS, GSLB, VPN, IT tooling), our services fall outside the core scope of the Online Safety Act content duties. We comply with lawful orders and cooperate with Ofcom or law enforcement if required.
VPN Endpoints
- Offered via licensed upstream services such as Hurricane Electric IPv6 tunnels
- Sessions log approximate location (~0.5 mile resolution) for compliance and KYC
- Services are not intended to obscure user identity or resell home ISP connectivity
Data Protection
Uploaded configuration data is treated as personal data where applicable, stored securely with encryption at rest, retained only as long as required, and shared only when legally compelled.
Legal and Fair Use
Our products are provided free where possible under the MIT License. No warranty of uptime or availability is given and use of the services is at your own risk. By using the site you accept personal responsibility for your actions, agree to comply with UK law and our fair use policy, and acknowledge that AKADATA Limited will only raise claim if the services are misused or abused.
Age and Identification
We rely on user honesty regarding age. Where required by law we may request proof of age or identity and will handle such information in accordance with this policy.
Contact Us
For privacy queries or requests, email privacy@breathtechnology.co.uk.