AG Comms Privacy Policy

We are AG Communications Ltd (AG/AG Comms), a registered company (no. 07357401). We are committed to ensuring any personal data will be handled in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). 

This privacy policy is for the website agcommunications.co.uk provided by AG Communications Ltd. It governs the privacy of its users.

This policy, published on 25 October 2024, sets out how we obtain, process and store all personal data that is provided to us. The following will be explained:  

  • What personal information AG collects.  

  • How AG uses this information.   

  • How AG stores personal information and for how long.  

  • What personal information AG shares. 

  • Use of cookies

  • Privacy Policy & Website Visitor Tracking

  • Analytics

  • Links to other sites

  • Social Media Policy and usage

  • Changes to this Privacy Policy

  • Contact Us

Article 5 of the GDPR requires that personal data shall be: 

  • processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to individuals; 

  • collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes; further processing for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes shall not be considered to be incompatible with the initial purposes; 

  • adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed; 

  • accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay; 

  • kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed; personal data may be stored for longer periods insofar as the personal data will be processed solely for archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes subject to implementation of the appropriate technical and organisational measures required by the GDPR in order to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals; and 

  • processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures.” 

AG Privacy Policy

Users contacting us through this website do so at their own discretion and they provide personal details at their own risk. Your personal information is private and stored securely until it is no longer required.

What personal information AG collects

  • We only process and store personal information that has been given with written or internet consent. 

  • Personal information is collected when you fill out a form on our website, over the phone, by post or in person for example at an event. 

  • The information we generally collect includes name, organisation name and email address. 

  • If you sign up for one of our courses or regular email newsletters, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address

  • First name and last name

  • Phone number

  • Address, city, postcode

  • Cookies and usage data

How AG uses this information

  • The information you provide to AG will be used to keep in touch with you and/or process your request. 

  • Where you have given your express permission, we may use your details to send you information through a mailing list system. This is done in accordance with the regulations named in GDPR policy above.

How AG stores personal information and for how long  

  • All personal information given to AG will be stored securely.  

  • AG holds personal information for as long as you have an active relationship with us. 

  • If you choose to cease an active relationship with us we will keep only basic details to comply with your request and ensure you are no longer contacted by us. 

What personal information AG shares

  • AG will not, under any circumstance, sell or share your personal data with a third party for marketing purposes. 

Your rights to personal information you provide

  • If you wish to update the information we hold or how we communicate with you please contact us 

  • Email us: hello@agcommunications.co.uk

  • Write to us: AG Communications Ltd, Glasshouse, Alderley Park, Cheshire, SK10 4TG

  • You are able to opt-out of email newsletter by clicking the unsubscribe link at the end of any AG newsletter email.  

Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve the users’ experience. As required by law, this website uses a cookie control system. Consequently, users may give permission to use cookies on their devices.

What are cookies?

Firstly, cookies are files saved to the user’s device. Secondly, they track, save and store information about user interactions. As a result,  the website provides users with a personal experience.

Moreover, users are advised if they do not want cookies on their device, they should take the necessary steps.

These steps include blocking cookies or using the cookie control system on their first visit.

Privacy Policy & Website Visitor Tracking

This website uses tracking software to monitor visitors. It saves a cookie to your device to track and monitor your usage. It will not store, save or collect personal information.

Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our Service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualise and personalise the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en

Links To Other Sites

Our website may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Social Media Policy & Usage

Our Social Media Policy ensures our employees conduct themselves properly. We have one AG profile we use for LinkedIn. AG does not use any other social media platform. As a result, users should verify the authenticity before engaging with our profiles. Similarly, we never ask for passwords or personal details on social media platforms. .

There may be instances where our website features social sharing buttons. Subsequently, sharing content from web pages to social media platforms. and used at your own discretion. Therefore, you accept that sharing may publish content to your social media profile feed or page.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our website, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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

By email: hello@agcommunications.co.uk