1. Controller

Sovereign Intelligence Ltd (“we”, “us”) is the data controller for personal data processed through sovereignintel.co.uk, in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect

• Technical: IP address, user-agent, referring URL, pages viewed.
• Analytics: aggregated behaviour via Google Analytics 4 (cookieless mode where supported).
• Advertising: Google AdSense may set cookies for ad personalisation.
• Voluntary: name, email, message content when you contact us.

3. Lawful Basis

We rely on (a) legitimate interest for analytics, security and editorial improvement, (b) consent for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising, and (c) contract / pre-contract when you contact us.

4. Cookies

We use a minimal set of essential cookies plus optional analytics and advertising cookies. You can manage consent through your browser or our consent banner.

5. Sharing

We share data only with vetted processors (hosting, analytics, advertising) under data processing agreements. We do not sell personal data.

6. International Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability or object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@sovereignintel.co.uk.

8. Retention

We retain technical logs for up to 12 months and contact records for up to 36 months unless a longer period is required by law.

9. Security

We employ TLS 1.3, encrypted at-rest storage, role-based access, and continuous monitoring.

10. Complaints

You may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.