Sandpiper Forensics Ltd (“Sandpiper Forensics”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect and use personal information when you visit our website or contact us.
Who we are
Sandpiper Forensics Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Company number: 17326447 Registered office: Omega Court, 376 Cemetery Road, Sheffield, England, S11 8FT Email: enquiries@sandpiperforensics.com
Information we collect
When you contact us through our website, by email or through another communication method, we may collect information including: your name; your email address and other contact details; the organisation you work for; information you provide about an incident, investigation, security concern or service requirement; and correspondence between you and Sandpiper Forensics. Please do not send passwords, authentication codes or other sensitive credentials through our website contact form.
How we use your information
We may use your personal information to: respond to enquiries; assess whether and how we can assist you; communicate with you about our services; provide services you have requested; manage our relationship with clients and prospective clients; maintain appropriate business and security records; and comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations.
Our lawful basis for processing
Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information where it is necessary: to take steps at your request before entering into a contract or to perform a contract; for our legitimate interests in operating and protecting our business, responding to enquiries and providing our services; or to comply with a legal obligation. Where another lawful basis is required, we will process information in accordance with applicable data protection law.
Information relating to investigations
Digital forensic and cyber incident investigations may involve information relating to individuals other than the person or organisation instructing us. Where Sandpiper Forensics is engaged to provide professional services, the way personal information is processed, our role under data protection law, and any additional requirements may also be governed by our contractual arrangements with the client.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business or provide our services. We may also disclose information where required by law, regulation, court order or another lawful requirement. Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we take appropriate steps to ensure that information is handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
International transfers
Some service providers we use may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure that applicable safeguards are in place.
How long we keep information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, contractual, security and legitimate business requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the services provided.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. No method of transmitting or storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please do not send passwords, authentication codes or other sensitive credentials through our website contact form.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to: request access to your personal information; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your information in certain circumstances; request restriction of processing in certain circumstances; object to certain processing; and request transfer of your information in certain circumstances. These rights are subject to exemptions and conditions under applicable law. To exercise your rights or ask a question about how we use your information, contact: enquiries@sandpiperforensics.com You also have the right to raise a concern with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled.
Website analytics and cookies
Our website is hosted using Framer. Framer’s built-in website analytics are designed to operate without cookies or persistent identifiers and provide anonymised website usage information. We do not currently use third-party advertising or analytics cookies on this website. If this changes, we will update this privacy policy and, where required, provide appropriate cookie controls.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website, with the date of the most recent update shown above.
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