Data Protection / GDPR Section (GDPR) Policy

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State2 Security Ltd

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1. Data Controller

State2 Security Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is the data controller for personal data collected via this Site.

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2. What Data We Collect

Via automated contact forms, we collect:

· Name, email address, phone number, message content.

· Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type) as part of form submission.

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3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

· Legitimate Interests — to provide responses, services, and follow-up communications.

· Consent — where explicitly provided (e.g. opting into newsletters).

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4. How We Use Your Data

· To respond to your inquiries and facilitate service delivery.

· To comply with legal obligations and enhance site functionality.

· Only for purposes that are fair, transparent, and compatible.

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5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary — for instance, until your query is resolved or to maintain records of communications — in line with ICO guidance.

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6. Third-Party Processors

We may engage trusted third parties (e.g. website hosts, email service providers). All such partners operate under binding contracts that ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards.

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7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have rights including:

· Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection, and the right to lodge complaints.

· You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

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8. Consent & Automated Forms

· Consent must be freely given, specific, and unambiguous (no pre-ticked boxes).

· Withdrawal of consent is as easy as giving it, via the contact details provided below.

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9. Security Measures

We employ appropriate technical and organisational safeguards — such as encryption and access controls — to protect your personal data.

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10. Complaints to the ICO

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve your concern.

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If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.

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· Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

· Phone: 0303 123 1113

· Post: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Protection section. Any updates will include a revised “last updated” date and will be effective once published on this Site.

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Last Updated: 01/09/2025

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