Privacy Policy

Introduction
Southgate Protection CIC ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our community safety initiatives in Croydon. We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. The Data Controller
   Southgate Protection CIC is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
   • Company Registration Number: 16604543
   • Registered Office: Croydon, England, CR0
   • Contact Email: info@southgateprotection.co.uk

2. Data We Collect
   We may collect and process the following types of personal information: Identity Data (Name), Contact Data (Email/Phone), and Enquiry Data regarding community safety or weapon surrender programs.

3. Legal Basis for Processing
   We process your data based on Consent (via contact forms), Legitimate Interests (to provide safety services), and Public Interest (crime prevention).

4. Confidentiality & Third Parties
   We do not sell your data. Information is only shared with partners such as FazAmnesty when necessary to facilitate weapon surrender, or with authorities if required by law for public safety.

5. Data Security
   We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

6. Your Legal Rights
   You have the right to access, correct, or erase your personal data. You may also object to processing or request data transfer.

7. Complaints
   You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

8. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@southgateprotection.co.uk