Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for Scotseal Alarms

Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.scotsealalarms.com (the “Website”), operated by Scotseal Limited, trading as Scotseal Alarms (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a company registered in Scotland with the address 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Use of the Website

  • Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website. By using the Website, you confirm that you meet this requirement.
  • Permitted Use: The Website is for personal and non-commercial use unless otherwise agreed in writing. You may not use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:
    • Modify, copy, distribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Website.
    • Use the Website to transmit harmful code, malware, or engage in activities that disrupt the Website’s functionality.
    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, logos, and designs, is owned by or licensed to Scotseal Limited. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without our prior written consent, except for personal, non-commercial use.

4. Limitation of Liability

  • The Website is provided on an “as-is” basis. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scotseal Limited shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.
  • We are not responsible for the content of third-party websites linked to our Website.

5. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland. Any disputes arising from these Terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

6. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

7. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Scotseal Limited, trading as Scotseal Alarms (“we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use www.scotsealalarms.com (the “Website”).

2. Data Controller

Scotseal Limited, located at 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR, is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at info@scotsealalarms.com.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you submit inquiries or contact forms.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools.
  • Other Data: Any information you voluntarily provide, such as feedback or preferences.

4. How We Collect Your Data

  • Directly from You: When you fill out forms, contact us via email or phone, or interact with the Website.
  • Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track Website usage.
  • Third Parties: We may receive data from third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors or marketing partners) where applicable.

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following GDPR lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for marketing emails).
  • Contract: To fulfill a contract or take steps at your request before entering a contract (e.g., processing inquiries).
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our Website, ensuring security, or preventing fraud, provided your rights are not overridden.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements (e.g., tax or regulatory obligations).

6. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve and optimize the Website’s functionality and user experience.
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent).
  • Comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

7. Data Sharing

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties providing services such as hosting, analytics, or payment processing, who are GDPR-compliant and act as data processors.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred with appropriate safeguards.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions, to comply with GDPR.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

  • Contact information: Retained for the duration of our relationship or until you withdraw consent.
  • Technical data: Retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes, unless otherwise required.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Restriction: Restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@scotsealalarms.com. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

12. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (below).

13. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at info@scotsealalarms.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by phone at 0303 123 1113.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance Website functionality and collect usage data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function (e.g., navigation or security).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent).

3. Managing Cookies

You can disable cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) that set cookies. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data under our instructions.

Last Updated: April 23, 2025