Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1st 2025
Fortis Security Consult (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Information: Job title, employer, and business contact details.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other details gathered through cookies and similar technologies.
- Service Data: Details of services you request, engage with, or inquire about.
- Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, and other correspondence.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide, manage, and deliver our services.
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and safeguard our business.
- To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to process your data for a specific purpose.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfil our obligations under a contract with you.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business, provided it does not override your rights.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
- Trusted Third Parties: Service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., IT support, marketing services).
- Law Enforcement or Regulators: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations. When no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of sensitive data.
- Regular security assessments.
- Access controls and staff training.
However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Significant changes will be notified via our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Fortis Security Consult
Email: info@fortissecurityconsult.com