DMT Security Services Privacy Policy Notice
This Privacy Policy Notice explains how DMT Security Services collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data, and outlines the rights of individuals under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We are committed to ensuring that all personal information is processed lawfully, fairly, transparently, and securely in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
DMT Security Services processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK legislation.
We process personal information only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
- The performance of a contract.
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
- Our legitimate business interests.
- Protection of vital interests.
- Your consent, where required.
What Personal Data Do We Process and Why?
To provide professional security services and operate our business effectively, we may collect and process personal information including:
- Full name
- Company or organisation name
- Postal address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- CCTV images where applicable
- Visitor records
- Employment and recruitment information
- Identification documents where required
- Security incident reports
- Service enquiries and correspondence
We process this information to:
- Provide security services.
- Respond to enquiries.
- Manage customer relationships.
- Recruit employees.
- Fulfil contractual obligations.
- Protect people, property, and assets.
- Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
- Prevent crime and fraud.
- Improve our services.
Information Collected Through Our Website
When you visit the DMT Security Services website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages viewed
- Website navigation and clickstream data
- Referring website addresses
- Cookie information
This information is used to improve website performance, maintain security, analyse visitor behaviour, and enhance the user experience.
CCTV Monitoring
As part of our commitment to protecting our premises, employees, clients, and visitors, CCTV systems may operate at our offices or managed locations.
Images are recorded solely for legitimate security purposes and are processed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
How Long We Keep Personal Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Delivering contracted services.
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and tax obligations.
- Resolving disputes.
- Maintaining business records.
- Supporting security investigations where required.
Once personal data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Sharing Personal Data
DMT Security Services does not sell or rent personal information.
We may share personal data where necessary with:
- Trusted IT and cloud service providers.
- Professional advisers.
- Payment providers.
- Regulatory authorities.
- Law enforcement agencies.
- Clients where required under contractual obligations.
Where third-party service providers process personal data on our behalf, they are required to implement appropriate security measures and process information only in accordance with our instructions.
We will never share personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes without your consent.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request erasure of your personal data where applicable.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Request transfer of your personal data (data portability).
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
We aim to respond to all valid requests within the timeframes required by law.
Security of Your Information
DMT Security Services employs appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal information against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss
- Theft
- Misuse
- Alteration
- Accidental disclosure
These measures include secure IT systems, restricted access controls, staff training, secure storage, and regular monitoring of our information security procedures.
Contact Details
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy Notice or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
DMT Security Services
54 Hinksey Path
London SE2 9TD
United Kingdom
Email: info@dmtsecurityservices.com
Telephone: +44 7424 248584
Registered in England and Wales No. 11965759
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
If you are dissatisfied with how we have handled your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
We encourage you to contact DMT Security Services first so we can investigate and resolve your concerns promptly and fairly.