Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Azacus.io Privacy Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about how AZACUS CYBER SECURITY LTD trading as Azacus.io obtains, retains and processes your data. Much of the data we collect is provided by you during your time interacting with us, be that by browsing our website, contacting us and/or subscribing to receive our mailings. The data varies by method of interaction but includes session cookies, IP addresses and contact information.
Azacus.io is committed to safeguarding the privacy of personal data and special category personal data and is bound to comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), along with similar and applicable laws in other countries around the world. For further information about GDPR visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws regarding your personal data, contact us via ping [at] azacus.io or via the Contact section of our website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, Azacus.io is the data controller unless otherwise stated.
Under GDPR it is important for us to define what we mean when we talk about processing your data. This refers to any activity involving personal data, including collecting, storing, using, disclosing, or disposing of it., be that simply collecting, storing, using, disclosing or disposing of it.
This Privacy Notice relates to the processing of personal data by AZACUS CYBER SECURITY LTD (herein “Azacus.io”).
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
– performance of a contract;
– compliance with legal obligations;
– legitimate interests pursued by Azacus.io;
– consent, where required by law.
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we do so in a proportionate manner and with consideration to your rights and freedoms.
Cookies and enquiry protection
This rebuilt website does not load advertising or analytics trackers. When the direct enquiry form is enabled, Cloudflare Turnstile helps protect it from automated submissions and processes technical information for that purpose. Enquiry details are sent to Azacus through Microsoft 365 so we can respond.
Collecting Personal Data
During your interactions with us we may collect the following data:
a) Information about your computer and about your visits to the Azacus.io website, including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version.
b) Information that you provide to us when you request content through our website.
c) Information that you provide to us for the purpose of subscribing to our marketing communications.
d) Information that you provide to us when using any of the solutions and services we provide, or that is generated during the course of using those solutions and services.
e) Information that you post on our social media platforms.
f) Information contained in, or relating to, any communication that you send to us through our website, email or in writing.
g) Information to help us comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, including reporting to and being audited by regulators and external auditors.
h) Information to help us comply with court orders and to exercise and defend our legal rights.
i) Any other personal information that may be sent to us and which we use for legitimate business purposes.
Before you disclose to us the personal data of any other person, you must obtain that person’s consent to both the disclosure and the processing of that personal data in accordance with this Privacy Notice.
Using Personal Data
We may use your personal information to:
a) Administer, personalise and secure our website.
b) Enable your use of any solution or service that we may provide through our website.
c) Supply you with our solutions and services.
d) Send invoices and payment reminders to you or collect payments from you.
e) Send you marketing communications.
f) Deal with enquiries and complaints.
g) Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Disclosing Personal Data
We only disclose your personal data in the ways set out in this Privacy Notice or subject to any agreements in place between us. The following circumstances might apply:
a) To any prospective buyer in the event we sell any part of our business, or its assets, or if substantially all of our assets are acquired by a third party.
b) To any regulator, external auditor or applicable body or court where we are required to do so by law or regulation or as part of any investigation.
c) To any central or local government department and other statutory or public bodies, such as HMRC.
d) To a specified third-party providing services on our behalf as part of an agreed engagement with you.
We do not sell, rent or trade any of your personal data to third parties. We will not, without your explicit consent, disclose any of your personal data to any third party for the purpose of their or any other third party’s direct marketing.
Storing Personal Data
Personal data that we process, for any purpose or purposes, shall not be kept for longer than is necessary. You have the right to request we erase your data so long as we do not have any overriding legal, regulatory or contractual obligations.
Personal data that we collect from you is stored in the European Economic Area.
Securing Personal Data
Where Azacus.io acts as the controller of personal data, we will ensure that necessary and adequate safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration of your personal data. We store all personal information on secure servers with relevant access and firewall controls.
Be aware that any personal data sent to us, either in writing or email, may be insecure in transit and we cannot guarantee its delivery.
Subject Access Requests
At any time, you can ask us to disclose any of your data that we process. This is called a Subject Access Request and can be submitted by contacting us directly. You may also have rights to request correction, restriction, deletion, portability, or objection to processing of your personal data, subject to applicable law.
Updates & Amendments
In order to remain compliant with any legal and regulatory obligations, or as part of our evolving business, we may occasionally update this Privacy Notice and publish a new version. We may notify you where apposite.
Third Party Websites
Please note that when you use a link to go from our website to a third-party website, this Privacy Notice will no longer apply. Your browsing and interaction on any third-party website linked to from our website is subject to that website’s own privacy notice. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
Opt-in / opt-out
You have the right, at any time, to withdraw your consent or ask us not to process your personal data. Simply email us via ping [at] azacus.io or use the Contact section of our website.