Effective Date: 30th July 2025
Website: securityguards.org.uk
At SecurityGuards.org.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
SecurityGuards.org.uk is an independent website offering guidance, resources, and information related to the UK security industry. We generate revenue through affiliate partnerships and advertising to keep the site free for users.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of data when you interact with our website:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device, etc.
- Cookies and tracking data: Collected through Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and similar tools.
- Affiliate click tracking: Data passed through links to partners such as AWIN and Get Licensed.
- Ad engagement data: To serve more relevant ads via Google Ads.
We do not collect personal identifying data unless you voluntarily submit it via a contact form, email, or newsletter signup.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect to:
- Monitor website performance and improve user experience (via Google Analytics).
- Serve relevant ads and track their performance (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel).
- Track affiliate interactions to earn commission through partners such as AWIN and Get Licensed.
- Understand how users interact with our content.
4. Who We Share Data With
We may share anonymous, non-personally identifiable data with the following third parties:
- Google Analytics and Google Ads – for web analytics and ad targeting.
- Facebook Pixel – for tracking visits and retargeting ads.
- AWIN (Affiliate Window) – for affiliate marketing tracking.
- Get Licensed – for affiliate link performance and revenue generation.
These platforms may use cookies and tracking technologies to collect or receive information from our website and use it to provide measurement services and targeted ads.
5. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies for:
- Analysing site traffic and user behaviour.
- Delivering personalised ads.
- Enabling affiliate tracking.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect your ability to interact with some parts of the site.
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent to data processing (where applicable).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise any of your rights, please email us at: privacy@securityguards.org.uk
7. External Links
This website contains links to third-party websites and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their policies directly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date” at the top. Continued use of the site constitutes your agreement to the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: