Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 April 2026

1. Who we are

Security Business Sales is a division of Reads Advice Partners Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12124192). In this policy, the terms "we", "us" and "our" refer to Security Business Sales.

We are the data controller for the personal information we collect through this website and in the course of our services. If you have any questions about this policy or about how we handle your data, contact us at simon@securitybusinessforsale.co.uk or on 01256 486999.

2. What information we collect

We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, including:

• Your name, business name, email address, phone number and postcode
• Information about your business, such as turnover, profit margin, team size, accreditations, sector mix and years trading
• Any additional information you choose to share in a message or during a conversation

We also collect limited technical information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, referral source, pages visited and approximate location. This information helps us understand how the site is used and improve it over time.

3. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to your valuation requests, enquiries and questions
• Provide a confidential matched process and introduce you to qualified buyers if you choose to proceed
• Send you information and updates relevant to selling a security business, where you have asked us to
• Improve our website, services and client experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK GDPR:

• Legitimate interests where we process your information to respond to enquiries, deliver our services and run our business
• Consent where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications or downloads
• Contract where processing is necessary to perform a service you have engaged us for
• Legal obligation where we are required to retain information for regulatory, tax or accounting purposes

5. Who we share your information with

We treat every enquiry as strictly confidential. We do not share your identifying information with any potential buyer unless and until you give us explicit approval to do so, and only after the buyer has signed a non-disclosure agreement.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (for example, email, CRM and website hosting providers). These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. How long we keep your information

We retain personal information for as long as it is needed to deliver our services, maintain our records and comply with our legal obligations. Where you have enquired but not engaged us, we typically retain your information for up to 24 months before review.

7. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to certain legal exceptions
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent where we are relying on consent as the lawful basis
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at simon@securitybusinessforsale.co.uk.

8. Cookies

This website uses a small number of essential cookies to support basic functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Your browser settings allow you to refuse cookies or delete them at any time.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:

• Email: simon@securitybusinessforsale.co.uk
• Phone: 01256 486999