Privacy Policy of Blackbox Pentesters Ltd

Last updated: October 2025

At BlackBox Pentesters Ltd (“BlackBox”, “we”, “our”, “us”), we take privacy seriously. We only collect and process information necessary to deliver our services, communicate with clients, and maintain security.

We comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information you provide:

• Name,      company, and contact details.
• Details      submitted through contact forms, email enquiries, or service requests.
• Information      provided when subscribing to newsletters or training updates.

b. Automatically collected data:

• IP      address, browser type, and usage data (via analytics tools such as Google      Analytics).
• Cookies      and similar tracking technologies to improve website experience.

c. Client data:
For contracted security testing or consultancy, we may handle additional data under strict confidentiality agreements.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To      respond to enquiries and provide quotations.
• To      deliver cybersecurity testing and consultancy services.
• To      manage client relationships and provide updates.
• To      improve website performance and security.
• To      meet legal and regulatory obligations.

We never sell or share your data for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Contractual      necessity (to provide services).
• Legitimate      interests (to operate and improve our business).
• Consent      (e.g. newsletters).
• Legal      obligation (to comply with UK law).

4. Data Retention

• Enquiry      data: retained for up to 12 months.
• Client      project data: up to 7 years (for audit and legal purposes).
• Financial      records: as required by HMRC.
  After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data from unauthorised access or misuse, including encryption, access control, and secure storage.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access,      correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object      to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw      consent (where applicable).
• File      a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):      www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact info@blackboxpentesters.com.

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, please review their policies separately.

8. Contact Us

BlackBox Pentesters Ltd
Email: info@blackboxpentesters.com
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 16381485
Website: https://blackboxpentesters.com

COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: October 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us operate our site effectively and understand how it’s used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: Enable site functionality and security.

Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data about website traffic and performance (via Google Analytics).

Functional cookies: Remember preferences such as language or region.

Marketing cookies (optional): Used for performance insight (e.g. LinkedIn or Google Ads), never for unsolicited advertising.

3. Managing Cookies

You can block, delete, or manage cookies via your browser settings.
For help, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org

Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may come from trusted third parties (e.g. Google Analytics). These providers have their own policies and do not identify you personally.

5. Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.

6. Contact

For any questions about our cookie usage, please email info@blackboxpentesters.com.