Privacy Policy | Securus Communications Ltd

1. INTRODUCTION

Securus Communications Ltd is a managed network provider, offering next-generation infrastructure and bespoke, value added services to progressive businesses of all sizes, across all sectors.

We make it our priority to offer network services that represent excellent value for money and are backed by exceptional levels of support.

1.1. Terminology

Below is some quick guidance on terminology to help you clearly understand this Policy

Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable living person.

The Data Controller is a person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal data are, or are to be, processed. In the context of this Policy, Securus Communications Ltd is the Data Controller.

2. SECURITY

We have security measures in place designed to prevent the loss of data, preserve data integrity, and to control access to the data and know that ensuring the accuracy and security of your personal data is essential to retaining your confidence and trust.

3.PURPOSE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The purpose of this privacy policy is to describe, in cases where Securus Communications Ltd is the Data Controller, why and how we collect and use your personal data and provides information about your rights. It applies to personal data provided to us, both by individuals themselves or by others. We may use personal data provided to us for any of the purposes described in this privacy policy or as otherwise stated at the point of collection.

When collecting and using personal data, our policy is to be fair, lawful and transparent about why and how we process personal data.

4.WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Please go to the sections of this policy that are relevant to you, to find out more about what we do with your personal data: –

4.1 Securus Communications Ltd Business Client

4.1.1. Why we use your personal data

We use your data for the following purposes: –

To facilitate the delivery, support and invoicing of new and existing services.
To inform of service affecting events and contractual changes, including pricing and contract renewals.
To identify if you have registered with the Corporate Telephone Preference Service (CTPS), Telephone Preference Service and/or have notified Securus Communications Ltd that you do not wish to be contacted and/or receive direct marketing information regarding our products, services and activities;
To contact you directly (or via our Telemarketing partners) in the future regarding our products, services, and/or events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing), unless we have identified that you do not wish to receive marketing information, as per above;
To send you newsletters regarding Securus Communications Ltd’s activities.

4.1.2. How we obtain your personal information and the types of personal information we may obtain

Your personal information is collected in a number of ways, including enquiries submitted via the Securus Communications Ltd website, through direct inbound contact made by you, or indirect contact via our inbound marketing campaigns utilising social media.

We process the following types of personal information in relation to you – e.g. (this is not an exhaustive list): –

Name
Job Title
Contact Details (Work address, work email address, work telephone number).

4.1.3. Our legal basis for using your personal data

The processing of your personal data is based upon the lawful basis of Legitimate Interests, with the minimum necessary level conducted to achieve the purposes outlined in section 4.1.1.

4.1.4. Who we share your data with

We may share your information with: –

Network carriers who we engage to deliver part of the service, e.g. TalkTalk Business and BT Wholesale.
Technology Providers who we engage to support our operations and/or host our data, e.g. Zananet (hardware support) and Bluekong (Router installer/courier).
Marketing Partners – e.g.: PAC Copywriting and Bowan Arrow.
Telemarketing Organisations E.g. Astute, Data Broker & Ideas by Net – so that they can: –
Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our products and services (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our future events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
Cleanse our data, ensuring it is accurate and properly formatted.

4.1.5. The transfer of your personal data to a Country or International Organisation outside of the European Union

We do not intend to transfer your personal data to any countries or International Organisations outside of the European Union.

4.1.6. How long we keep hold of your data

We retain processed personal data for as long as is considered necessary for the purpose for which it was collected (including as required by applicable law or regulation). In the absence of specific legal, regulatory or contractual requirements, our baseline retention period for your personal data and other documentary evidence is 7 years.

4.1.7. Statutory or Contractual Requirement

The provision of your personal data is a contractual requirement in order to fulfil the purposes outlined in section 4.1.1.

4.1.8. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

We do not make any decisions in relation to your personal data, solely by automated means without any human involvement. Nor do we conduct any automated processing of personal data to evaluate certain things about you.

4.2 Website Access

4.2.1. Why we use your personal data

We use your data for the following purposes: –

If you visit our website – your personal data is obtained using cookies (see 4.2.8 for our Cookie Policy) and is used to: –

Track visitor identity, including timestamp of first, last and current visits and the viewing session number (incremental for repeat visits);
Track visitors who use the live chat function, enabling the resumption of previous chat sessions across multiple site visits.

If you send an enquiry via our website, either by Live Chat or Contact Us, your personal data is used: –

To identify if you have registered with the Corporate Telephone Preference Service, Telephone Preference Service and/or have notified Securus Communications Ltd that you do not wish to be contacted and/or receive direct marketing information regarding our products, services and activities;
To contact you directly (or via our Telemarketing partners) in the future regarding our products, services, and/or events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing), unless we have identified that you do not wish to receive marketing information, as per above;
To send you newsletters regarding Securus Communications Ltd’s activities.

If you submit a job application via our website – please refer to Section 4.6

4.2.2. Our legal basis for using your personal data

The processing of your personal data is based upon the lawful basis of: –

Legitimate Interests – as you have shown an interest in Securus Communications Ltd and/or its services and therefore further information is likely to be of interest.
Legal Obligation – For cases where you may have objected to marketing, we have a legal obligation to hold some personal data, albeit limited, in order to ensure no more marketing is sent to you.

4.2.3. Who we share your data with

We may share your information with: –

Telemarketing Organisations (E.g. Astute, Data Broker & Ideas by Net) – so that they can: –

Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our products and services (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our future events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
Cleanse our data, to ensure it accurate and up to date.

4.2.4. The transfer of your personal data to a Country or International Organisation outside of the European Union

We do not intend to transfer your personal data to any countries or International Organisations outside of the European Union.

4.2.5. How long we keep hold of your data

4.2.6. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

4.2.7. Cookie Policy

To improve your experience on our site, we may use ‘cookies’. A cookie is a small text file that our site may place on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. You can set your browser not to accept cookies. However, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result.

Our website also uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. We use reports provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and webpage usage.

By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner described in Google’s Privacy Policy – external site and for the purposes set out above. You can opt out of Google Analytics if you disable or refuse the cookie, disable JavaScript, or use the opt-out service provided by Google – external site.

Securus Communications Ltd also uses interfaces with social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and others. If you choose to “like” or “share” information from this website through these services, you should review the privacy policy of that service. If you are a member of a social media site, the interfaces may allow the social media site to connect your visits to this site with other Personal Information.

4.2.7.1.Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. When you go to other websites from here, we advise you to be aware and read their privacy policy.

For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

4.3. If you are someone who has provided us with your contact details at an Exhibition, Conference or equivalent event

4.3.1. Why we use your personal data

When you provide your business contact details at an exhibition, your personal data is used to: –

Identify if you have registered with the Corporate Telephone Preference Service, Telephone Preference Service and/or have notified Securus Communications Ltd that you do not wish to be contacted and/or receive direct marketing information regarding our products, services and activities;
To contact you directly (or via our Telemarketing partners) in the future regarding our products, services, and/or events (i.e. via telephone postal and electronic marketing), unless we have identified that you do not wish to receive marketing information, as per above;
To send you newsletters regarding Securus Communications Ltd’s activities.

4.3.2. Our legal basis for using your personal data

The processing of your personal information is based upon the lawful basis of: –

Legitimate Interests – as you have expressed an interest in our services and activities and for the purpose of contacting you in relation to future events and/or sending newsletters;
Legal Obligation – For cases where you may have objected to marketing, we also have a legal obligation to hold some personal data, albeit limited, in order to ensure no more marketing is sent to you.

4.3.3. Who we share your data with

We may share your information with: –

Telemarketing Organisations (E.g. Astute, Data Broker & Ideas by Net) – so that they can: –
- Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our products and services (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
- Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our future events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
- Cleanse our data, to ensure it accurate and up to date.

4.3.4. The transfer of your personal data to a Country or International Organisation outside of the European Union

We do not intend to transfer your personal data to any countries or International Organisations outside of the European Union.

4.3.5. How long we keep hold of your data

4.3.6. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

4.4. If you are contacting us directly via telephone or email

4.4.1. Why we use your personal data

We use your data for the following purposes: –

To progress the enquiry as a business opportunity;
Identify if you have registered with the Corporate Telephone Preference Service, Telephone Preference Service and/or have notified Securus Communications Ltd that you do not wish to be contacted and/or receive direct marketing information regarding our products, services and activities;
To contact you directly (or via our Telemarketing partners) in the future regarding our products, services, and/or events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing), unless we have identified that you do not wish to receive marketing information, as per above;
To send you newsletters regarding Securus Communications Ltd’s activities.

4.4.2. Our legal basis for using your personal data

The processing of your personal information is based upon the lawful basis of: –

Legitimate Interest – as you have expressed an interest in our services and activities and for contacting you in relation to future events and/or sending newsletters;
Legal Obligation – For cases where you may have objected to marketing, we also have a legal obligation to hold some personal data, albeit limited, in order to ensure no more marketing is sent to you.

4.4.3. Who we share your data with

We may share your information with: –

Telemarketing Organisations (E.g. Astute, Data Broker & Ideas by Net) – so that they can: –
- Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our products and services (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
- Contact you in the future, on our behalf, regarding our future events (i.e. via telephone, postal and electronic marketing);
- Cleanse our data, to ensure it accurate and up to date.

4.4.4. The transfer of your personal data to a Country or International Organisation outside of the European Union

We do not intend to transfer your personal data to any countries or International Organisations outside of the European Union.

4.4.5. How long we keep hold of your data

4.4.6. Statutory or Contractual Requirement

The provision of your personal data is not a statutory or contractual requirement, or a requirement necessary to enter into a contract, nor are you obliged to provide the personal data.

4.4.7. Automated Decision Making & Profiling

5.SECURUS COMMUNICATIONS LTD’S CONTACT DETAILS

The Data Controller is Securus Communications Ltd (registered in England under registration no. 07917968 and with its registration address at 39 Chobham Road, Woking Surrey, GU21 6JD).

Securus Communications Ltd’ Operations Director is the Company’s Data Protection Representative.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how and why we process personal data, please contact us via any of the routes below: –

Post:
Operations Director, Securus Comms Ltd,
Landmark House,
Station Road, Hook,
Hampshire RG27 9HA.

Email: info@securuscomms.co.uk
Phone: 03451 283 457

6.YOUR RIGHTS

Under certain circumstances, you have the rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data. These rights are summarised below but if you would like more information on these rights, please go the ICO’s website.

6.1. Access to your personal data

You have a right of access to personal data held by us as a Data Controller. We will aim to respond to any requests for information promptly, and in any event within the legally required time limits (1 month under GDPR).

6.2. Correcting your personal data

You have a right to request amendment(s) to your personal data. Wherever practically possible, once we are informed that any personal data processed by us is no longer accurate, we will make the necessary amendments based on the updated information.

6.3. Restriction of Processing of your personal data

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the restriction or suppression of your personal data. This effectively allows you to limit the way that we use your persona data.

6.4. Object to Processing

In certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data. This effectively allows you to ask us to stop processing your personal data.

Where we have told you that any use of information is based on ‘legitimate interest’, you can raise an objection to that use. When you make an objection, we’ll have up to one month to respond to you. We will stop using the information in this way unless we disagree that we should because of a compelling legal justification for continuing to use it. We’ll always tell you what the justification is.

You have a right at any time to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes or giving your information to other parts of the Rigby Group and/or our Marketing Partners.

6.5. Erasure (also known as “the right to be forgotten”)

In certain circumstances, you have the right to request the erasure of your personal data.

6.6. Portability

In certain circumstances, you may have the right to obtain and reuse your own personal data, that you provided to us, for your own purposes across different services. This data will be provided in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and we can transmit this data directly to other parties at your request.

6.7. Withdrawal of consent

Where we process your personal data based on consent, you have a right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you would like to request to withdraw your consent, please contact us using the contact details provided above. Alternatively, to stop receiving our Marketing emails, please click on the unsubscribe link in the any of the emails we have sent to you.

6.8. Complaints

In the event you wish to complain about our use of your personal data, please send an email with the details of your complaint info@securuscomms.co.uk. We will look into and respond to any complaints we receive.

You also have a right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (the UK’s data protection regulator). For further information on your rights and how to complain to the ICO, please refer to the ICO website: www.ico.org.uk

7. CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY

We keep our privacy policy under regular review and we will place any updates on this web page.

If we believe that the changes are material, we’ll let you know by posting the changes on this website and sending you a communication about the changes.

This privacy policy was last updated on 18/08/2020.