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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Association of Security Consultants (ASC) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or interact with us.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your information.

Who We Are

  • The Association of Security Consultants
  • Registered Address:19 Montpellier Avenue, Bexley, Kent DA5 3AP
  • Email: admin@ascuk.org
  • Phone: 0333 3399140
  • Data Protection Officer: Gary Thomas
  • gary@ascuk.org

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Name, email address, and contact details.
  • IP address and browser information.
  • Professional credentials.
  • Behavioural data via cookies (see our Cookie Policy).

How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide services.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.
  • Send relevant updates or newsletters (with consent).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g. newsletter sign-up).
  • Contractual necessity (e.g. service provision).
  • Legal obligation (e.g. record-keeping).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. website analytics).

Data Sharing

We do not sell your data, however, we may share it with:

  • IT service providers (for hosting and analytics).
  • Regulatory bodies (if legally required).
  • Professional partners (with your consent).

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and legal requirements.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data.
  • Rectify inaccurate data.
  • Erase your data (‘right to be forgotten’).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact:

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data please do contact us with your concerns, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk