Privacy policy

Effective date: 22 September 2025

At Shiron FS, protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and other online resources. It also outlines the rights you have in relation to your personal data.

1. What personal data we collect

The type of information we collect depends on how you use our website and services. It may include:

  • Information you provide directly
    Such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details when you sign up for updates, contact us, or complete forms.

  • Information collected automatically

    • Log details – e.g. IP address, browser type, date and time of access.

    • Usage data – how you interact with our website, which pages you visit, and links you click.

    • Location data – approximate location from your IP address, helping us understand where visitors come from.

    • Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, analyse usage, and (with your consent) support marketing. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

2. How we use your information

We may use your personal data to:

  • Provide and improve our services and website.

  • Understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

  • Communicate with you (e.g. respond to enquiries, share updates, request feedback).

  • Keep our website secure and prevent fraud or misuse.

  • Meet legal or regulatory requirements.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes we collected it, unless we reasonably consider another use to be compatible with the original purpose. 

3. How we protect your information

We take the security of your data seriously. Measures we use include:

  • Technical safeguards (e.g. encryption, secure servers).

  • Organisational safeguards (e.g. limited access to data, staff training).

  • Regular monitoring to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

4. How long we keep your information

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

5. When we share your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it in limited circumstances, such as:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website or deliver services (under strict confidentiality).

  • If required by law (e.g. to government authorities or regulators).

  • To protect rights and security of Shiron FS, our users, or others.

  • In the event of a business transfer (e.g. merger, acquisition).

  • With your consent or at your request.

  • Aggregated or anonymised data may also be shared where individuals cannot be identified. 

6. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your information.

  • Object to certain processing or withdraw your consent.

  • Request we limit how we use your data.

  • Ask for a copy of your data in a portable format.

  • Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data.

7. External links and third parties

Our website may include links to third-party websites or social media platforms. Please note that we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

8. Contact us

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

Shiron FS
📧 Email: info@shironfs.co.uk
🌐 www.shironfs.co.uk