Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.gicf.co.uk (“Site”, “we”, “us” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site in any manner, including via any content, functionality, products, services provided on or through this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“ToS”).

Your use of the Site and any services therein (including Google services connected via Site Kit by Google) is also governed by applicable Google Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and individual product terms (e.g., Google Analytics, Search Console, AdSense).

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these ToS, including any changes made from time to time.

3. Use of Google Services via Site Kit

3.1 Site Kit Overview

We use the Site Kit by Google WordPress plugin to connect and display data from certain Google services (e.g., Search Console, Analytics, AdSense, PageSpeed Insights, Tag Manager).

3.2 Third‑Party Terms Apply

When you use the Site and interact with any features that rely on Google services, you agree that:

• You are subject to Google’s Terms of Service, API Terms, and product‑specific policies.

• We are not responsible for Google’s service changes, data policies, or penalties related to your use of those services.
  Examples of applicable terms include:

• Google Terms of Service

• Google API Terms

• Product‑specific ToS (e.g., Analytics, Search Console, AdSense).

4. Consent and Data Collection

4.1 Cookies & Tracking

This Site collects information for analytics, advertising, and performance purposes. These include cookies and tracking technologies from Google services (e.g., Google Analytics, AdSense). You acknowledge and consent to such tracking when using the Site.

4.2 Legal Compliance

Our use of Site Kit and Google services requires compliance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., UK GDPR). Where required by law, we will obtain necessary consents (e.g., cookie consent for analytics and advertising).
For details on how we handle GDPR, data subject rights, and consent mechanisms, see our Privacy Policy.

5. Your Responsibilities

By using the Site:

• You agree not to misuse any data received from Google services.

• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding data protection and privacy.

• You will not interfere with the operation of Site Kit or any Google service integrations.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including graphics, logos, text, and data provided via Site Kit and Google services, is owned by us or licensed to us unless otherwise stated.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of data sourced from Google services.

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access or use of the Site, including any Google service integration.

8. Modifications

We may revise these ToS at any time. The updated version will be effective upon posting on this Site. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by and interpreted under the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or any Google service-related policies on this Site, please contact us