Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the relationship between you (the User of this website) and BS UK, the owner and operator of the site. It covers how we handle all Data we collect in connection with your use of the Website.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms have the meanings set out below:

Data – All information you provide to BS UK through the Website. Where relevant, this includes the definitions set out in the Data Protection Act 1998.

Cookie – A small text file that this Website places on your device when you visit certain pages or use particular features. Full details of the Cookies we use appear in Section 12.

BS UK – The operator and provider of this Website.

UK and EU Cookie Law – The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2011.

User – Any third party who visits the Website and is not an employee of BS UK acting in the course of their employment.

Website – The site you are currently using (britishsecurity.uk) together with any of its sub-domains, unless a sub-domain has its own separate terms and conditions.

2. Scope of this Policy

This Policy applies solely to the actions of BS UK and Users in relation to this Website. It does not cover any other websites that can be reached from this site, including links to social-media platforms.

3. Data Collected

The Website may collect any of the following Data from forms completed by the User (this list is not exhaustive):

3.1 First and last name;

3.2 Contact details such as email address and telephone numbers;

3.3 Address and postcode relating to any quotation requested.

4. Our Use of Data

4.1 Personal Data you submit is kept by BS UK for as long as you remain a customer or member. Once three months have passed since your last payment as a customer, all of your Data is deleted from our records. Membership Data is retained until you deactivate your account.

4.2 Except where we are required or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be shared with third parties, including any affiliates or other companies in our group.

4.3 All personal Data is stored securely in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Further information on security appears in Section 11.

4.4 Any of the Data listed above may be needed when you complete an enquiry form. This helps us deliver the best possible service through the Website. In particular, Data may be used for:

4.4.1 Internal record-keeping;

4.4.2 Processing and fulfilling orders for our products or services;

4.4.3 Sending promotional emails that may interest you;

4.4.4 Contacting you for market-research purposes by email, fax or post. The information may also be used to customise or update the Website.

5. Third-Party Websites and Services

5.1 BS UK may engage external providers for tasks such as payment processing, delivery of purchased items, search-engine services, advertising and marketing. These providers do not receive the personal Data collected from Users of this Website. However, third parties may be engaged to carry out specific parts of any work required under a User’s quotation.

5.2 Any Data shared with such parties is limited to what is necessary for them to perform the services requested by BS UK. Use for any other purpose is strictly forbidden. All processing by third parties is carried out under the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

6. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to external sites. BS UK has no control over those sites and accepts no responsibility for their content. This Policy does not apply to your use of such sites. Users should read the privacy policy of any other website before using it.

7. Changes of Business Ownership and Control

7.1 From time to time BS UK may expand, reduce or restructure its operations. This could involve the sale or transfer of control of all or part of the business. Where relevant, User Data will transfer with the affected part of the business, and the new owner or controlling party will be entitled to use that Data for the original purposes for which it was supplied, under the terms of this Policy.

7.2 If any User Data is to be transferred in this way, you will be notified in advance. You will not be offered the option to have your Data deleted or withheld from the new owner or controller.

8. Controlling Use of Your Data

8.1 Whenever you are asked to submit Data you will be given the chance to accept our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. If you do not accept them, your request or quotation will not be processed and your Data will not be stored.

8.2 We advise that you only submit Data to the Website when you are requesting or managing services supplied by BS UK.

8.3 BS UK may use Data for direct-marketing purposes.

9. Your Rights to Withhold Information

9.1 You may browse certain parts of the Website without providing any Data. Full use of all features, however, may require you to submit specific Data.

9.2 You may restrict your browser’s use of Cookies. Further details are given in Section 12.

10. Your Individual Rights

Under the GDPR you have the following rights (more information is available at https://www.gov.uk/data-protection):

To be informed about how your Data is used;

To access your personal Data;

To have inaccurate or out-of-date Data corrected;

To have Data erased;

To stop or restrict the processing of your Data;

To data portability (the ability to obtain and reuse your Data across different services);

To object to certain types of processing.

You also have rights where an organisation uses your personal Data for automated decision-making (without human involvement) or for profiling (for example to predict behaviour or interests).

You may complain to the ICO (www.ico.org.uk) if you believe we are handling your Data improperly. We deal with subject-access requests in accordance with the GDPR.

11. Security

11.1 Data security is extremely important to BS UK. We have implemented appropriate physical, electronic and managerial measures to protect and secure all Data collected via this Website.

12. Cookies

12.1 This Website may place and access certain first-party Cookies on your device. First-party Cookies are set directly by BS UK and used only by us. We use them to enhance your experience of the Website and to improve our services. We have selected these Cookies carefully and taken steps to protect your privacy at all times.

12.2 Some features of the Website rely on Cookies to function. Under UK and EU Cookie Law these are regarded as “strictly necessary”.

12.3 The Website uses Google Analytics. Website analytics tools collect and analyse usage statistics so we can understand how Users interact with the site and improve both the Website and the services offered through it. You are not obliged to accept these Cookies; while they do not endanger your privacy or safe use of the site, they help us continually improve our operations.

12.4 The analytics services employ Cookies to gather the necessary information. Some of these Cookies may be set as soon as you arrive on the Website, so prior consent may not be obtainable. You can remove them and prevent future use by deleting them from your browser.

12.5 You can enable or disable Cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers also allow you to block only third-party Cookies. By default most browsers accept Cookies, but this can be changed. Consult your browser’s help menu for further guidance.

12.6 You may delete Cookies at any time, although this may result in the loss of information that lets you access the Website more quickly and efficiently, including personalisation settings.

12.7 We recommend keeping your browser up to date and referring to the help and guidance provided by its developer if you are unsure how to adjust privacy settings.

13. Email Marketing Messages & Subscription

Under the GDPR we rely on consent as the lawful basis for anyone who subscribes to our newsletter or marketing mailing list. We collect only the Data described in the processing sections above. All email marketing is sent via an Email Marketing Service (EMS) – a third-party software provider that enables marketers to send campaigns to a list of subscribers.

Marketing messages may include details of our products and services, clickable links, offers, new features or similar tracking technologies. Where used, these messages may record data such as times, dates, IP addresses, opens, clicks, forwards, and geographic or demographic information. Within the limits of the technology, this shows the activity of each subscriber for that campaign.

All email marketing complies with the GDPR and the PECR. We provide a simple way for you to withdraw consent (unsubscribe) or manage your preferences and the information we hold about you at any time. Instructions appear in every marketing message.

14. Changes to this Policy

BS UK reserves the right to amend this Policy whenever we consider it necessary or when required by law. Any changes will be posted on the Website immediately, and you will be deemed to have accepted the revised Policy on your first visit after the changes take effect.

15. Change Log

BS UK

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