1. Overview
Gulf Security Technology Co., Ltd. ("GST") is committed to the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. This statement describes our approach to data protection and the rights available to individuals.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller is Gulf Security Technology Co., Ltd., located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China. You may contact us at contact@gst-security.com.
3. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract: where processing is necessary to provide products or services you have requested.
- Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business, respond to enquiries and maintain security, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
- Legal obligation: where we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws.
- Consent: where you have given us explicit consent for a specific processing purpose, which you may withdraw at any time.
4. Data We Process
The personal data we process may include identification and contact details (such as name, company, email address and telephone number), business communications, and usage data from our website. We only collect data that is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed.
5. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting or reporting requirements. When data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.
8. Contact Us
To exercise any of your rights or to ask a question about this statement, please contact us at contact@gst-security.com. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.