At SQS Security, we believe that your right to privacy should be protected at all times, and we are committed to safeguarding it. To this end, we operate within current UK legislation and the terms of the policy statement below.
The information we collect via sqssecurity.co.uk is highly protected. We fulfill our duties under the Data Protection Act and UK GDPR using the following principles:
- Personal data is only collected for specific, explicitly stated, and legitimate purposes.
- Personal data is processed fairly, lawfully, and transparently.
- We only collect the data necessary for the purposes for which it is required.
- Data is kept accurate, up to date, and stored only for as long as necessary.
- Personal data is kept safe and protected against unauthorized processing or accidental loss.
1. Responsibility
SQS Security is the data controller responsible for your personal information. If you have any issues regarding how we handle your data, please contact our Data Control Officer at contact@sqssecurity.co.uk.
You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection (www.ico.org.uk).
2. The Law & Lawful Basis
We abide by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018. We process your data under the following reasons:
- Consent: For newsletters or marketing you have opted into.
- Legitimate Interest: When responding to your enquiries or managing site security.
- Contractual Necessity: When we need your data to fulfill a security service agreement.
3. Data We Collect
To provide our services, we may collect:
- Name and contact details (Email, Phone, Address).
- Identification and property documentation for security planning.
- Employment details (for recruitment purposes).
- Technical data (IP address, browser type) to improve our website experience.
- CCTV images from our office or managed sites.
4. Storage & Use
If you contact us regarding security services but do not become a client, we will store your data securely for 6 years for insurance and legal purposes. After 6 years, your details will be deleted. Your data will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent unless required by law.
5. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over their content and encourage you to read their specific privacy notices before providing them with any information.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you.
- Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data.
- Request the deletion of your data where there is no overriding legal reason to keep it.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
7. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this policy or the data we hold, please contact us.
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