Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how WiFiCert™ (operated by WiFiCert Ltd) processes personal data in connection with the website wificert.org.

1. Data Controller

WiFiCert Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection law.

Contact email: info@wificert.org

2. Scope of Processing

WiFiCert™ is designed as a minimal data processing framework. The website does not require user accounts and does not operate a central database of end users.

3. Personal Data We May Process

3.1 Contact communications

If you contact us via email, we may process:

• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address
• The content of your message

3.2 Website usage data

We use Google Analytics to collect limited, anonymised usage data, which may include:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Device and browser type
• Pages visited and interaction data

3.3 Chat functionality

This website may include a chatbot interface powered by third-party services. Any information you voluntarily provide through the chat may be processed by such services.

Users are advised not to submit sensitive or confidential personal data via chat.

3.4 Certification registry data

The public certification registry contains information relating to venues (e.g. venue name, certification level, certificate ID and status). This information is not intended to identify individuals.

4. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries
• Operating and improving the website
• Maintaining the integrity of the certification framework and registry
• Ensuring security and preventing misuse

5. Legal Basis

Processing is carried out under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests (website operation, communication and service improvement)
• Consent (where applicable, e.g. analytics cookies)

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers, including:

• Google (Analytics)
• Chat service providers (e.g. chatbot infrastructure)

These providers may process data outside the UK. Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Email communications: retained as needed for correspondence
• Analytics data: retained in aggregated or anonymised form

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics purposes only where you have given consent.

In particular, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website and to help improve its content and performance. Google Analytics is not loaded unless you choose to accept non-essential cookies.

You can refuse non-essential cookies through the banner presented on the website. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

10. Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Request restriction of processing

To exercise your rights, please contact: info@wificert.org

11. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be published on this page.

Last updated: March 2026