Privacy and Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 28th 2025
At Cherton Secure, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website: www.chertonsecure.com
1. Who We Are
Cherton Secure is a security risk mitigation company offering professional consultancy, assessment, and operational services to individuals and organisations.
Company Registration Number: NI652896
Contact Email: graham.given@chertonsecure.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, telephone number, job title, and company name.
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and device information.
Communications: Emails and messages you send to us via our contact forms or email.
Marketing Preferences: Your choices regarding receiving information from us.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary and you have provided explicit consent.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and improve our services;
Respond to your inquiries and requests;
Send important notices and updates;
Meet our legal and regulatory obligations;
Carry out internal reporting and analysis;
Send marketing communications (only with your consent).
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds to process personal data:
Consent – where you have given explicit permission.
Contractual necessity – to fulfil our obligations to you.
Legal obligation – to comply with the law.
Legitimate interests – for operational, administrative, and business development purposes, unless your rights override those interests.
5. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
Trusted service providers (e.g., IT support, hosting companies) under data processing agreements;
Legal or regulatory authorities, when required by law;
Professional advisers (lawyers, auditors, insurers) under confidentiality obligations.
If we transfer data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access your personal data;
Request correction of inaccurate data;
Request erasure (in certain circumstances);
Object to or restrict processing;
Withdraw consent at any time;
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@chertonsecure.com.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us:
Understand how our website is used;
Improve site performance;
Remember user preferences.
Types of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies – Necessary for site functionality.
Analytics Cookies – Help us understand website traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functionality Cookies – Remember user choices and preferences.
Managing Cookies:
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may impact your experience on our site.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Cherton Secure
Email: graham.given@chertonsecure.com
Phone: +44 (0) 28 9076 9966
Website: www.chertonsecure.com