Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 April 2026
Alfacan Defence Group Limited Registered in England and Wales | Company No. 17062702 Registered Office: 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom Email: info@guardian.alfa-can.com
1. Introduction
Alfacan Defence Group Limited ("we", "us", "our") operates the Guardian AI platform available at guardian.alfa-can.com ("Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR 2016/679).
By using our Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Account Data
- Full name
- Email address
- Company name and registration details
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
2.2 Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral URLs
2.3 Platform Usage Data
- Infrastructure connection details (server endpoints, cloud provider identifiers)
- Log data and error reports generated by your connected systems
- Configuration settings and automation rules you create
2.4 Communication Data
- Support requests and correspondence
- Survey responses and feedback
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Providing and maintaining the Platform | Performance of contract |
| Processing payments and managing subscriptions | Performance of contract |
| Sending service notifications and updates | Performance of contract |
| Improving our Platform and developing new features | Legitimate interests |
| Sending marketing communications (with consent) | Consent |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| Fraud prevention and security | Legitimate interests |
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account termination:
- Account data is deleted within 30 days
- Billing records are retained for 7 years (UK legal requirement)
- Log data is deleted within 90 days
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Cloud infrastructure providers (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure) — for platform operation
- Payment processors — for subscription billing
- Analytics providers — anonymised usage data only
- Legal authorities — when required by law
All third-party providers are contractually bound to protect your data and may not use it for any other purpose.
6. International Transfers
We may transfer data outside the UK/EEA. When we do, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK ICO or European Commission.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@guardian.alfa-can.com
We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For full details, see our Cookie Policy available on our website.
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
- AES-256 encryption for data at rest
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Access controls and two-factor authentication
10. Children's Privacy
Our Platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the Platform. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.
12. Contact & Complaints
For privacy-related queries, contact us at: Email: info@guardian.alfa-can.com Address: 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA, United Kingdom
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or the relevant EU supervisory authority in your country.