Privacy Notice

1. Introduction

At Forscie Limited (“Forscie”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit:

• forscie.com - our public-facing company website
• knowledge.forscie.com - our structured Knowledge Center for operational guidance and insights for insider threat professionals

These sites are designed for a professional audience. We collect only minimal personal data required for functionality, communication, analytics, and security.

2. Who we are

Forscie Limited is a UK-based cybersecurity company specialising in insider threat investigation, risk management, and response. Our core offerings include:

• The Insider Threat Matrix (ITM),
• The Certified Insider Threat Investigator (CITI)
• The Forscie IARS platform

Forscie is currently being incubated and supported by Security Blue Team, the trading name of Security Team Training Limited. As part of this relationship, Security Blue Team provides operational infrastructure, development support, and technical services. In some cases, this means Security Blue Team may process data collected via our websites to help us maintain and improve them. See Section 5 for more detail.

3. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

1. Email Address

   If you sign up for updates or a newsletter, we collect your email address.

2. Technical and Usage Data (via Cookies)

   We use cookies and related technologies to collect:

   • IP Address
   • Browser and OS details
   • Device type and language preferences
   • Referring URL and pages visited
   • Session duration and interaction metrics

3. Security Logging

   For operational integrity and abuse prevention, we also log:

   • IP address
   • User agent string
   • Timestamps and referrer data

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Consent – for newsletter/email sign-up
• Legitimate Interests – for analytics, performance monitoring, and website security
• Legal Obligation – where required by applicable laws or authorities (e.g., data retention, audit logs)

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted partners to help us run our websites and fulfil operational functions, including:

1. Security Blue Team (Security Team Training Limited)

   Forscie is supported by Security Blue Team as part of an incubation partnership. Security Blue Team may access data (such as email addresses, IP logs, or analytics data) in order to:

   • Maintain site infrastructure
   • Manage newsletter systems
   • Support performance and security monitoring

   Security Blue Team only processes this data under Forscie's instruction and in compliance with UK GDPR.

2. Service Providers

   We use third-party vendors to help deliver services, such as:

   • Website and server hosting
   • Analytics and performance monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics)
   • Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite or similar)

   All providers are bound by data protection agreements and are required to process your data securely.

6. Data Retention

We retain:

• Email addresses until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Cookies and analytics data for up to 13 months
• Log data (e.g. IP addresses, referrer info) for up to 12 months unless required longer for security, legal, or operational needs

7. Cookie Policy

Forscie uses cookies and related technologies to improve performance, understand usage patterns, and secure our websites.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device when visiting a website. They store information to support functionality, track performance, and analyse user behaviour.

Types of Cookies We Use

We do not use cookies for advertising, social media tracking, or profiling.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser. Most allow you to block, view, or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Cookie Consent

When you first visit the site, we will ask for your consent to place analytics cookies. You may accept, decline, or customise your preferences. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access – to view the data we hold about you
• Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure – to request deletion of your data
• Objection – to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent – at any time (for newsletter communications)

To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@forscie.com . We will respond within one calendar month.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: privacy@forscie.com

For Security Blue Team:

Website: https://securityblue.team