Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
Version: 1.0
Introduction
Strategic Systems International (“SSI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how SSI collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects personal data when you visit SSIdecisions.com, contact us, request information, subscribe to communications, apply for opportunities, participate in events or programs, or otherwise interact with us.
Where applicable, SSI processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other applicable data protection and privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy applies to SSI websites and related interactions. It does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our website.
Data Protection Officer and Privacy Contact
SSI is responsible for processing personal data collected through its website, communications, and business interactions.
For questions about how SSI processes personal data, exercising your privacy rights, or any other data protection enquiries, please contact:
Privacy Contact
Email: infosec@ssidecisions.com
Where multiple SSI entities are involved in processing activities, responsibility will be determined in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Personal Data We Collect
SSI may collect personal data from you directly or automatically when you interact with our website and services.
Information You Provide
Depending on your interaction with SSI, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company or organization
- Job title
- Country or location
- Information contained in messages or inquiries
- Marketing and communication preferences
- Information provided during recruitment applications
- Event, program, or registration information
- Survey responses
Recruitment Information
If you apply for employment opportunities with SSI, we may process:
- Contact information
- CV or résumé
- Employment history
- Qualifications
- Skills and experience
- Other information voluntarily provided during the application process
Website Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Date and time of access
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Website interactions
- HTTP status information
- Language and time zone settings
- Technical information required for website operation and security
How We Use Personal Data and Legal Basis
SSI uses personal data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Examples of data used | Legal basis where GDPR applies |
|---|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries | Name, email, message content | Legitimate interest / pre-contractual steps |
| Managing business relationships | Contact details, company information | Legitimate interest / contractual necessity |
| Providing information about SSI services | Contact details and preferences | Consent or legitimate interest where permitted |
| Recruitment activities | Application information and CV details | Pre-contractual steps / legal obligations |
| Website operation and security | Technical information | Legitimate interest |
| Website improvement and analytics | Usage and technical information | Consent where required |
| Compliance obligations | Relevant personal data | Legal obligation |
| Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims | Relevant business records | Legitimate interest |
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Contact Forms and Communications
When you submit information through an SSI contact form, we use that information to understand and respond to your request.
Information submitted through forms may be shared internally with relevant SSI teams or affiliated entities where necessary to handle your enquiry.
If you choose to receive newsletters, updates, or marketing communications, SSI may use your contact information for those purposes.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting SSI.
Cookies, Analytics, and Third-Party Technologies
SSI uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and user experience.
Cookies may be used for:
- Essential website functionality
- Website preferences
- Analytics and performance measurement
- Embedded content
- Security services
- Understanding website interactions
Where required by law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies are activated only after consent has been provided.
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences through the website cookie settings.
SSI may use third-party technologies, including analytics services, embedded content providers, security tools, and social media features.
These providers may process information such as:
- Device information
- Browser information
- Approximate location
- Pages viewed
- Website interactions
- Technical identifiers
Details of active cookies and technologies are provided through the applicable cookie notice and consent management platform.
Google Services
SSI may use Google services for purposes including:
- Website analytics
- Embedded content
- Security features
- Protection against automated submissions
- reCAPTCHA security services
Google may process technical information relating to your device and interaction with these services.
Where required, non-essential Google services are activated only after consent.
Information about Google’s processing practices is available in Google’s privacy documentation.
Sharing Personal Data
SSI does not sell personal data.
We may share personal data with:
- SSI subsidiaries and affiliated entities
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Technology and analytics providers
- Recruitment providers
- Communication and marketing providers
- Professional advisers
- Government authorities, regulators, or law enforcement where required by law
- Parties involved in mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, or transfer of business assets
Third-party providers processing personal data on behalf of SSI are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality, security, and data protection obligations.
International Data Transfers
SSI operates internationally and personal data may be transferred to or accessed from countries outside your country of residence.
Where GDPR-protected personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, SSI uses appropriate safeguards where required, including:
- European Commission adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Other lawful transfer mechanisms
Information about applicable safeguards may be requested using the privacy contact details provided in this Policy.
Data Security
SSI implements appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Disclosure
- Alteration
- Loss
- Misuse
- Destruction
Access to personal data is limited to individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.
SSI maintains procedures for responding to suspected personal data breaches and will notify affected individuals and authorities where required by law.
Data Retention
SSI retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet applicable:
- Legal requirements
- Contractual obligations
- Accounting requirements
- Security requirements
- Business requirements
Retention periods depend on:
- The type of information
- Purpose of processing
- Applicable legal obligations
- The need to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of.
Automated Decision-Making
SSI does not use automated decision-making processes that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals unless permitted by applicable law and appropriate safeguards are implemented.
Children’s Privacy
SSI services and websites are intended for business users.
SSI does not knowingly collect personal data from children unless permitted and appropriately authorized under applicable law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal data in certain circumstances
- Request restriction of processing
- Object to certain processing activities
- Object to direct marketing
- Request portability of certain personal data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact:
Email: infosec@ssidecisions.com
SSI may request reasonable information to verify your identity before processing your request.
Complaints
If you believe SSI has processed your personal data incorrectly, please contact us so we can investigate and address your concerns.
Where GDPR applies, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority in your country of residence, workplace, or the location of the alleged infringement.
Third-Party Websites
SSI websites may contain links to third-party websites.
SSI does not control third-party websites or their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy notices of those websites before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
SSI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:
- Business activities
- Website technologies
- Data processing practices
- Legal requirements
When material changes are made, SSI will update the “Last updated” date and provide additional notice where required.
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