Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 02/10/2024

At AES Intel, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website and services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.

  • Employment and Professional Information: Details relevant to employment screening or background checks, such as work history or qualifications.

  • Financial Information: Where necessary, we may collect information about financial status for due diligence investigations.

  • Online Usage Information: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies, including IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for various purposes, including:

  • To provide and manage our investigation services, including employment screening, due diligence, and fraud investigation.

  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.

  • To ensure compliance with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

  • To improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide us with your personal information, you consent to its use for the purposes described in this policy.

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill the obligations of our services.

  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process your data for legal reasons.

  • Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, due diligence, or investigation purposes, where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your information. These measures include encryption, secure storage, and strict access control policies.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization or directly to you.

  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Third-Party Sharing

We may share your personal data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Service Providers: Partners who assist us in delivering services, including data storage and processing.

  • Legal Authorities: Where disclosure is required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We ensure that all third parties comply with strict data protection standards and only process your data for specified purposes.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics on how visitors interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

AES Intel may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

AES Intel
One Coldbath Square, Farringdon, London, EC1R 5HL
0203 4769647
solutions@aesintel.co.uk