Octa1ne (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit www.octa1ne.com or engage with our managed cybersecurity services. Please read this policy carefully.
1. Who We Are
Octa1ne is a global Managed Security Services Provider delivering cybersecurity services to organisations worldwide. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Octa1ne acts as the data controller in respect of personal data collected through our website and as a data processor in respect of personal data processed on behalf of our clients as part of our service delivery.
Questions about this policy can be directed to: hello@octa1ne.com
2. Data We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name, email address, job title and company name when you complete our contact or assessment request form
- CV, cover letter and contact details when you apply for a role through our careers pages
- Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
- Any other information you choose to include in messages you send us
Information collected automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs
- Device type and screen resolution
- Cookie identifiers — see Section 9 for full details
We do not collect sensitive categories of personal data such as health information, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions or biometric data through our website.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where data protection law requires us to identify a legal basis, we rely on the following:
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with applicable law. We do not allow service providers to use your data for their own purposes.
6. International Transfers
As a global organisation, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including countries without equivalent data protection laws.
Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities and supplementary measures where required.
You may request information about specific safeguards by contacting us at hello@octa1ne.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, regulatory, accounting or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@octa1ne.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. We use the following categories:
You can control cookies through the cookie banner on your first visit or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction — including encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, regular security assessments and employee training.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a breach affecting your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
12. Children
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us immediately at hello@octa1ne.com and we will take steps to delete that data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights or have a concern about our data practices, please contact us:
We aim to respond to all data rights requests within 30 days. In complex cases we may extend this by a further 2 months and will notify you within the initial 30-day period.