Privacy Policy for NightWarden

Effective Date: 05 September 2025

NightWarden ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at nightwarden.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or use our services. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

We are NightWarden, a UK-based referral network for security services. We act as a data controller under UK GDPR. Contact: info@nightwarden.co.uk.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data you provide voluntarily, such as:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other details submitted via forms for referrals or enquiries.
  • Information about your security needs for referrals.

We also collect data automatically:

  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring sites.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: See our Cookie Policy.

We may receive data from third parties, such as partners, if you consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process data for:

  • Referring you to third-party security providers.
  • Communicating with you about services.
  • Improving our Site via analytics.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

Legal bases: Consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., site improvement), or legal requirements.

4. Sharing Your Information

We share data with:

  • Independent third-party partners for service delivery (as a referral network).
  • Service providers for hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Authorities if required by law.

We do not sell data. International transfers use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

5. Data Security

We use encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect data. However, no system is fully secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as needed for purposes, or as required by law (e.g., 6 years for tax). We delete or anonymise when no longer needed.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights to:

  • Access, rectify, erase, or restrict data.
  • Object to processing.
  • Data portability.
  • Withdraw consent.

Contact us to exercise rights. We respond within one month. Complain to ICO if unsatisfied.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. Changes are posted with the effective date. Continued use implies acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions: contact us at info@nightwarden.co.uk

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