Privacy Policy for www.securium.co.uk

Introduction

Welcome to www.securium.co.uk. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors and service users. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website. It also explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Who We Are

Securium is responsible for the website www.securium.co.uk. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

What Information We Collect

We collect and process different types of personal data depending on how you interact with our website. This includes:

Personal Data You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: If you contact us via email or any form on our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Data

  • Usage Data: We may automatically collect information about how you use our website. This data may include your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages you visit on the website.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect information about the usage of our website. GA4 helps us understand user interactions to improve the website’s performance and user experience. Google Analytics collects data such as:

  • Your IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring websites
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

All data collected via GA4 is anonymized, and no personally identifiable information is stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by disabling cookies in your browser or using Google’s opt-out tool.

How We Use Your Data

We may use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Operate and Maintain the Website: To ensure the website functions correctly and remains secure.
  • To Improve Our Services: We use data to understand how visitors use our website, which helps us improve user experience and website performance.
  • To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact us, we will use your contact information to respond to your queries or requests.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data with trusted third parties to help us operate and maintain the website, such as:

  • Google: For analytics purposes (Google Analytics 4). This data is anonymized, and no personally identifiable information is shared.

We will also disclose your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to collect information about your browsing activities. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to track usage and preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of the website.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymized data to help us improve the website’s performance through user insights.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or as required by law.

  • Contact Information: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries.
  • Analytics Data: Retained in anonymized form for performance analysis.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to our use of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@securium.co.uk.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data and protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

International Data Transfers

Our website is based in the UK. If you access the website from outside the UK, your data may be transferred to and processed in the UK. By using the website, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed of how we are protecting your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Effective Date: [01.01.24]