Privacy Notice
Effective Date: 13 November 2022
Last Updated: 6 March 2026
TechSilver Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information when you use our products and services, including the website www.tranquil.co, our mobile application, the Tranquil device, and any related services (the “Services”).
It also explains your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using the Services, you confirm that you have read and understood this Privacy Notice.
1. When This Privacy Notice Applies
This Privacy Notice applies to individuals who purchase, access or use our Services.
Users may include:
- individuals purchasing the Services for themselves
- individuals purchasing the Services for someone they care for
- individuals using or wearing the device
- caregivers or authorised users
This Privacy Notice does not apply to third-party websites or services.
2. Types of Personal Information We Collect
We collect only personal information that is necessary to provide and improve the Services.
Account Information
- name
- email address
- telephone number
- postal address
- language preferences
Contact Information
- name
- email address
- postal address
- telephone number
Device and Service Information
- GPS location data
- movement or accelerometer data
- device status (battery, connectivity)
- audio data when calls are made using the device
Payment Information
- billing details
- transaction details
- payment method information (processed by third parties)
Communications and Support
- support requests
- feedback
- enquiries
Technical Data
- IP address
- device information
- browser type
- operating system
- usage data
Business Interaction Data
- job title
- organisation name
- business contact details
Information from Third Parties
We may receive personal information from service providers, partners, or publicly available sources where permitted by law.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- enable core functionality
- maintain secure sessions
- understand how users interact with our Services
- improve performance
- measure marketing effectiveness
Non-essential cookies are only used where you have provided consent through the website cookie banner.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
More information: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to analyse usage of our Services. This may include IP address and device information.
4. Mobile Application and Tracking App Privacy
Our Services include a mobile application that allows authorised users to monitor, manage and interact with connected devices.
Information Collected Through the App
We may collect:
- account login information
- device identifiers
- application usage data
- push notification tokens
- device type, operating system and version
- technical and diagnostic information
Information collected through the mobile application is linked to your account and used to provide the Services.
Device Data and Location Information
The mobile application receives data transmitted from the device, including location data.
The application may receive location updates from the device in the background in order to provide real-time tracking and safety-related features.
The mobile application does not collect location data about your mobile device unless you enable a specific feature that requires it.
Push Notifications
Push notifications may include alerts relating to:
- device location
- movement or activity
- safety events
- account updates
You can manage notifications through your device settings.
App Permissions
The application may request permissions such as:
- notifications
- location (optional features)
- calling features
- access to contacts
Permissions are only requested where necessary and can be managed in your device settings.
The application may continue to receive location updates from the device when running in the background to support real-time tracking features.
We use personal information to provide the Services, communicate with users, improve functionality, ensure security, and comply with legal obligations.
If you give the app access to contacts, only the contacts that you add to the app will be saved.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers within the app to support functionality, analytics and performance monitoring. These providers process data on our behalf.
App Security
We use authentication and access controls to protect accounts and device information.
You are responsible for keeping your login details secure.
5. Location Tracking and Device Use
The Tranquil device includes GPS functionality to allow authorised users to locate the device wearer.
- Location data is accessible only to authorised users
- Used for safety and service functionality
- May be accessed by TechSilver where necessary to operate the Services
Users are responsible for ensuring the device wearer is informed where appropriate.
Purpose of Service
The Services are designed to support safety and monitoring use cases but do not provide emergency response or medical services. Users should not rely solely on the Services in situations where immediate assistance is required.
6. Authorised Users and Caregiver Access
Accounts may include multiple authorised users.
Account administrators are responsible for managing access and ensuring only appropriate individuals can view device information.
Authorised users may be able to view certain personal information associated with the device, including location data and device activity information, depending on their level of access.
Device Wearer Information
The device wearer may be different from the account holder.
The account holder is responsible for ensuring the wearer is informed about the device where appropriate.
TechSilver processes device data to provide the Services.
7. Responsible Use of Tracking Features
The Services must not be used for unlawful monitoring or surveillance.
Users must ensure:
- lawful use of tracking features
- appropriate awareness of the device
- authorised access to data
8. Lawful Bases for Processing
We rely on:
Contractual necessity
To provide the Services
Legitimate interests
To operate, improve and secure the Services
Consent
For marketing and certain cookies
Legal obligations
To comply with applicable law
9. How We Share Personal Information
We may share personal information with:
Employees and Affiliates
To operate the Services
Service Providers
Including hosting, payments, communications and technical providers
Legal Authorities
Where required by law
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition or sale
10. International Transfers
Personal information may be transferred outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we implement appropriate safeguards such as approved contractual protections.
11. Data Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.
Access to location data is restricted through authentication and access controls.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
- Location data is retained for up to 30 days and then deleted or anonymised
- Account data is retained while active and for up to 1 year thereafter to support account recovery and legal obligations. This includes information such as home location, contacts that you set in the app.
- Marketing data is retained until you opt out or become inactive
- Technical data is retained for a limited period for performance, security and improvement
We may retain data longer where required for legal obligations, disputes or fraud prevention.
We may delete or anonymise personal data associated with inactive accounts after a reasonable period of inactivity.
Data may also be retained in secure backups for a limited period.
13. Automated Decision Making
We do not use personal data for decisions based solely on automated processing that have legal or significant effects.
14. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- access your data
- correct inaccuracies
- request deletion
- restrict processing
- request data portability
- object to processing
- withdraw consent
Some rights may be limited where we are required to retain data to comply with legal obligations or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
15. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13.
Accounts must be created by an adult or authorised caregiver.
16. The Controller
TechSilver Ltd/Tranquil is the controller responsible for your personal data.
Email: team@hellotranquil.co.uk
Address:
Sir Colin Campbell Building
Triumph Road
Nottingham
NG7 2TU
United Kingdom
We have appointed a data privacy manager responsible for compliance with this policy and applicable data protection laws.
17. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk
We encourage you to contact us first.
18. Changes to This Policy
We keep this Privacy Notice under regular review.
Please ensure your personal data is kept up to date.
