1. Commitment to Data Protection & Integrity
At Sekonda (a brand operated under Time Products UK Ltd), operating since 1966, maintaining high standards of data security, operational transparency, and regulatory compliance is paramount. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, store, and safeguard personal information obtained from international business partners, commercial buyers, distribution clients, and website visitors across our digital platforms.
All personal data collected across our global operations is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable international privacy legislation.
2. Categories of Data Collected
We restrict data collection to necessary operational, legal, and transactional parameters to facilitate commerce and maintain corporate transparency.
A. Commercial & Individual Contact Data
- Full name, official corporate title, company entity name, registered business address, and shipping destinations.
- Corporate and personal email addresses, direct phone numbers, and operational communication records.
- Payment verification details, banking references, invoice history, and financial audit records.
B. Technical, Analytical & Device Data
- IP addresses, geolocation indicators, browser specification data, operating system parameters, and network routing logs.
- Session performance analytics, cookie preference records, and interaction paths collected via technical diagnostic tools.
C. Warranty & After-Sales Service Information
- Validation documentation provided for 2-year guarantee claims (invoices, receipts, distribution certificates, or order documentation).
- Technical support communications, product service histories, and quality evaluation requests.
3. Lawful Basis for Data Processing
Sekonda processes personal and corporate information under strictly defined legal bases in full compliance with UK GDPR Article 6 principles:
| Lawful Basis |
Operational Context & Purpose |
| Contractual Necessity |
Processing wholesale purchase orders, executing international distribution agreements, delivering shipments, issuing tax invoices, and managing warranty servicing. |
| Legitimate Business Interest |
Enhancing website infrastructure, evaluating product line interest among commercial buyers, optimizing trade services, preventing fraud, and ensuring network security. |
| Legal Obligation |
Compliance with UK statutory accounting mandates, customs export reporting, corporate tax audits, consumer protection legislation, and health & safety standards. |
| Explicit Consent |
Subscription to corporate updates, trade news notifications, distribution inquiries, and optional analytics tracking. Consent may be revoked at any time. |
4. Data Sharing & Trusted Third Parties
Sekonda does not sell, lease, or commercialize personal data to third parties. Data is shared exclusively with authorized service providers who execute core operational functions on our behalf under legal data processor agreements:
- Logistics & Freight Partners: Global couriers and international freight forwarders for delivery execution and shipping tracking.
- Financial & Payment Infrastructure: PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways, banking partners, and trade credit auditors for secure transaction processing.
- IT & System Maintenance Providers: Trusted enterprise cloud servers, ERP system managers, and technical maintenance agencies maintaining robust ISO-level security measures.
- Regulatory & Legal Authorities: Official government bodies, customs officers, or law enforcement entities when required by mandatory legal order or statutory obligation.
5. International Transfers & Security Safeguards
All information managed by Sekonda is stored on high-security servers situated within the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). Where international distribution workflows require cross-border data transfer outside the UK/EEA, Sekonda enforces rigorous technical safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs), ensuring an equivalent level of security regardless of jurisdiction.
We employ multi-layered cyber defense mechanisms, including SSL encryption protocols, firewall protection, strict access control rights, and periodic vulnerability audits to prevent data loss, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
6. Data Retention Schedule
Personal and commercial data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the original purposes for which it was gathered, or to comply with statutory retention timelines. Standard financial and transaction records are preserved for 7 years post-contract fulfillment in compliance with UK tax laws, after which data is securely destroyed or anonymized.
7. Your Statutory Data Protection Rights
Under global data privacy standards and UK GDPR, partners and individuals hold specific statutory rights regarding their personal data:
| Statutory Right |
Description |
| Right of Access |
Request confirmation of processing and obtain a complete copy of personal information held by Sekonda. |
| Right to Rectification |
Correct inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete data records stored in our administrative systems. |
| Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten') |
Request permanent deletion of data where retention is no longer required by contract or legal mandate. |
| Right to Object & Restrict |
Object to processing under legitimate interests or request temporary restriction of specific processing activities. |
| Right to Data Portability |
Obtain personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format for transfer to another data controller. |
Inquiries & Global Data Support
If you have inquiries regarding our data handling procedures, corporate compliance policies, or data subject requests, please contact our legal team directly.
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