Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how VSEL (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website https://www.vsel.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

VSEL
United Kingdom

Email: andrew.hunt@vsel.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, we are the Data Controller of personal data collected through this website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you choose to provide to us.

Type of DataHow CollectedPurpose
Name, email address, phone number, message contentWhen you submit a form via our website (Ninja Forms)To respond to enquiries and provide customer support
Technical data (IP address, browser info)Automatically, for security purposesTo protect the website from malicious activity

We do not collect special category (sensitive) personal data via this website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and protecting the security of our website

  • Pre-contractual steps – when you request information about our services

Where consent is required in the future, it will be clearly requested.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via our contact forms

  • Communicate with you regarding our services

  • Maintain the security and functionality of our website

  • Improve our website and services

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

5. Website Plugins & Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following key plugins that may process limited personal data:

  • Ninja Forms – contact form submissions

  • WP Mail SMTP – reliable delivery of form emails

  • Loginizer – website security and protection against brute-force login attempts

  • Really Simple Security – security and SSL enforcement

  • Elementor / OceanWP / Ocean Extra / Ocean Social Sharing – website design and content presentation

  • Duplicator – website backups and migrations

Data is only processed where necessary for functionality, security, or communication.

All service providers are required to handle data securely and in compliance with data protection law.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data may be shared only with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email delivery services (for contact form messages)

  • Security services essential to operating the website

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

7. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions and related correspondence are retained for up to 12 months

  • Security logs may be retained for a limited period for protection and auditing purposes

Data is deleted when no longer required unless legal obligations require longer retention.

8. International Transfers

We do not intentionally transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom.

If any future transfers become necessary, appropriate safeguards (such as UK GDPR-approved mechanisms) will be applied.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
andrew.hunt@vsel.co.uk

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 01 December 2025

Our website uses a limited number of cookies that are strictly necessary for functionality and security.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and securely.

Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeConsent Required
Strictly necessaryWebsite functionality, form operation, security protectionNo

We do not currently use:

  • Analytics cookies

  • Advertising cookies

  • Behavioural tracking cookies

Security & Hosting Cookies

Our hosting provider and security plugins (such as Loginizer and Really Simple Security) may set essential cookies used solely for:

  • Preventing unauthorised access

  • Protecting against malicious activity

  • Ensuring secure connections

No tracking or marketing profiling is performed.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through browser settings.

Please note that blocking necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Future Changes

If we introduce analytics, marketing, or non-essential cookies in the future:

  • This policy will be updated

  • A cookie consent mechanism will be implemented

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy or Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: andrew.hunt@vsel.co.uk
Website: https://www.vsel.co.uk