Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit https://guides.isms.online/ (“the website”).

The website is provided for informational purposes only. Visitors cannot create accounts, submit content, leave comments, or interact with the site beyond viewing its content.

1. Who We Are

Alliantist Limited (company registration number 4922343, place of registration in England and Wales) is the organisation behind ISMS.online. This privacy notice aims to give you information about how we collect and process personal data in accordance with our obligations.

For the purposes of data protection law, the data controller is the operator of this website (“we”, “us”, “our”).

2. What Data We Collect

Because this website is view-only, we collect very limited personal data.

a) Automatically Collected Technical Data

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address (processed in anonymised or truncated form)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website (if applicable)
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

b) No User-Submitted Data

We do not collect:

• Names
• Email addresses
• Account information
• Comments or messages
• Payment or login details

3. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the website and to help us improve its performance and content.

How GA4 Works

GA4 collects information such as:

• Pages viewed
• Scrolls and interactions
• Session duration
• Device and browser information
• Approximate location

GA4 may use first-party cookies and similar technologies to distinguish users and sessions.

IP Anonymisation

IP addresses are anonymised before storage or processing, where supported by Google Analytics.

Legal Basis

We rely on your consent to process analytics data. Google Analytics is only activated after you accept analytics cookies via the cookie banner.

Data Processing

Analytics data is processed by:

• Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Google may transfer data to servers outside the UK/EU. Appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are used.

You can learn more about how Google processes data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can also opt out of Google Analytics using this browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. How We Use Data

We use the limited data we collect to:

• Understand how the website is used
• Improve performance and usability
• Monitor traffic and usage trends
• Maintain security and technical stability

We do not use data for:

• Advertising or remarketing
• Profiling individuals
• Automated decision-making

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential cookies – required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies – used only with your consent to collect usage statistics via Google Analytics 4

Managing Cookies

You can:

• Accept or reject analytics cookies via the cookie banner
• Change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link
• Disable cookies via your browser settings

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Analytics service providers (Google)
• Technical service providers involved in hosting or maintaining the website

All third parties are required to process data in accordance with data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for a limited period as configured in Google Analytics and is automatically deleted thereafter.

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for its purpose.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Because we do not directly identify users, some rights may be limited in practice.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

You can contact us at any time through support@ISMS.online or engage our Data Protection Lead by directly contacting them at dataprotection@ISMS.online.

Our Head Office and postal address is:
Nile House
Nile Street
Brighton, BN1 1HW
Telephone 01273 041140

You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO. So please contact us through one of the ways above, or perhaps speak to your account manager in the first instance.

As a responsible supplier we really want to help where we can do so. Our philosophy for data protection and privacy extends beyond personal data into the protection and privacy for all valuable information, as underpinned by our strong security credentials including UKAS certified ISO 27001 and ISO 27701.