Privacy Policy

This is the Data Processing Notice (also known as a Privacy Policy) of Principal Security Limited. It is issued in compliance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2017 "the Law"

We care about your personal data and ensuring you are informed about how we use it. We promise to protect your data, and to manage any information you share with us in line with data protection law.

This Notice sets out how and why we collect and use your personal data and our legal basis for doing so.


Who are we?

We are a security company. We are registered with the Guernsey Registry under registration number 53339. We are also registered with The Office of the Data Protection Authority under registration number 9614.


What do we do?

We are a provider in all aspects of security, whether this be Close Protection, Door Supervision, Concierge, Conflict Management, Event Security, Residential Security etc.


What data we collect

We only hold digital records details of our Clients and Employees. This not only enables us to contact our Clients and Employees and to enable us to carry out our core business services and/or comply with a contract, but also to comply with statutory requirements and our legal obligations.


Where does this data come from?

The personal data we process is given to us directly by you, our Clients and Employees. We do not collect any personal data from any other sources.


How we use your personal data

We do not sell or share your personal data with any external third-party unless you have provided us with your express permission to do so.

We only use your personal data if we have a valid reason, or legitimate interest, for doing so; or, if we are required to do so by law.

Client data is used for contact information and billing purposes. Employee data is used for contact information and paying salaries.


Our lawful basis for processing your personal data

In order to be able to provide you with the services you require, we use our legal contractual basis for processing your personal data and/or our legitimate business interests.


Consent

In instances where we are not relying on a contractual and/or legitimate business interests' basis, we rely on consent to lawfully process your personal data. This can be obtained orally, by email or by an online process such as our websites contact form. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time, however, it must be highlighted that by withdrawing your consent we may not be able to provide you with our core business services.


Types of personal data we collect

  • Your contact details, such as name, postal address, email address and contact number.
  • Bank details.
  • A record of our communications with you.
  • Your communication preferences.
  • Emergency contact details such as name, relationship, contact number, (if agreed).


Special category data

We do not process Special Category Data as defined by the Law.


Sharing of your personal data

We do not share your personal data with any third party.


Transfer of data

We do not transfer your personal data outside the Bailiwick of Guernsey.


Direct marketing

We do not use any form of direct marketing.


Retention of data

All data is retained securely and only used for the purposes for which it was collected under the Law. Data is only retained for as long as is required to comply with our statutory obligations, in order for us to provide you with the services forming part a contract or with your consent. In any event, data is reviewed and weeded accordingly after 7 years. Please see our Retention Policy for details.


Your rights

The Law provides you with a number of rights, but specifically and of relevance, you have the right to:

  • request confirmation of the personal data that we hold about you and what we are doing with your data
  • request correction of your personal data if incorrect, out of date or incomplete
  • request that we stop any consent-based processing of your personal data after you have withdrawn that consent


Social media

This notice does not cover any third-party websites or social media sites used in conjunction with Channel Island Motor Factors Limited. We are not responsible for the actions or activities of third-party website/social media outlets. You are advised to read the data collection and privacy statements on other websites and social media outlets you visit.


Cookies

This website does not use cookies. A Cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed in your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added, and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, save the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser to decline cookies if you prefer.


Contacting us

We are defined as a Controller according to the Law. If you have any questions or queries regarding how your personal data is being managed, please contact us


Contacting the regulator

If you feel that your personal data has been handled incorrectly or you are unhappy with our response to any requests you have made to us regarding the use of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection regulator - The Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA). You can contact them for advice by writing to:


The Office of the Data Protection Authority

St Martin's House

Le Bordage

St Peter Port

Guernsey

GY1 1BR


by telephoning (01481) 742074, by email to info@opda.gg or you can submit a complaint online at www.odpa.gg and complete the 'make a complaint' section.



Last reviewed: July 2024