Privacy Policy

1Degree Surveillance (“1Degree,” “we,” “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain and protect information when you:

  • Visit the 1Degree Surveillance website
  • Contact us or request information
  • Apply to become a customer or partner
  • Use our live video monitoring and related security services
  • Interact with us on behalf of a business, security company or monitored property

By using our website or services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information handled by 1Degree through our website, communications, business relationships and monitoring services.

Customers may receive our services directly or through a security dealer, alarm company, monitoring company, security integrator or other authorised partner.

In some cases, 1Degree processes information on behalf of another company that determines why and how the information is used. When this occurs, that company’s privacy policy may also apply, and questions about the information should be directed to that company.

2. Information We Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with us and which services you use.

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information such as:

  • Name
  • Business name
  • Job title
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing or business address
  • Account and billing information
  • Service enquiries
  • Property or monitored-site information
  • Emergency contact information
  • Authorised user and responder lists
  • Messages, support requests and other communications
  • Information submitted through website forms

Please do not provide personal information that is not necessary for your enquiry or use of the services.

Monitoring and Security-Service Information

When our monitoring services are active, we may receive or process:

  • Live or recorded video footage
  • Images and video clips
  • Audio captured by authorised security equipment
  • Security alerts and alarm signals
  • Camera, device and system identifiers
  • Event timestamps
  • Site activity and incident information
  • Operator notes and response records
  • Audio-intervention records
  • Dispatch and emergency-response information
  • Reports relating to monitored events
  • Information provided by customers, partners, responders or law-enforcement agencies

The type of information collected depends on the equipment, service configuration and monitoring plan selected by the customer or their security provider.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use an online platform operated by us, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Links clicked
  • Date and time of access
  • Approximate location derived from an IP address
  • Website interaction and performance information
  • Cookie and similar technology identifiers

We may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools and similar technologies to operate the website, understand usage and improve performance.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Provide live video monitoring and related security services
  • Review and verify security alerts
  • Conduct virtual guard tours
  • Support real-time audio intervention
  • Coordinate dispatch or emergency response
  • Generate incident reports
  • Configure and maintain customer accounts
  • Communicate with customers, partners and authorised contacts
  • Respond to enquiries and support requests
  • Process payments and administer commercial relationships
  • Onboard security dealers, monitoring companies and integration partners
  • Diagnose equipment, connectivity or service issues
  • Protect monitored properties, systems and personnel
  • Detect fraud, misuse, cyber threats or unauthorised activity
  • Improve our services, procedures and operator training
  • Maintain service quality and operational records
  • Analyse website performance and visitor activity
  • Send service-related communications
  • Send marketing communications where permitted
  • Comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations
  • Establish, exercise or defend legal claims

We will not use monitoring information for purposes that are materially unrelated to providing, securing or improving the contracted services unless permitted by law or authorised by the relevant customer.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we may process personal information because:

  • Processing is necessary to provide contracted services
  • Processing is necessary for our legitimate business and security interests
  • You or the relevant customer has provided consent
  • Processing is required to comply with a legal obligation
  • Processing is necessary to protect a person’s vital interests
  • Processing is necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims

The legal basis may vary depending on the type of information, the service being provided and the applicable jurisdiction.

5. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose information to the following categories of recipients.

Customers and Authorised Security Providers

We may provide alerts, footage, reports and incident information to the customer responsible for a monitored property and to its authorised security dealer, alarm company, monitoring company or security integrator.

Emergency Responders

When reasonably necessary, we may provide relevant incident information to:

  • Police
  • Fire departments
  • Emergency medical services
  • Private security responders
  • Property managers
  • Other authorised emergency contacts

Service Providers

We may use service providers that assist us with:

  • Cloud hosting
  • Video-management systems
  • Camera and alarm integrations
  • Telecommunications
  • Data storage
  • Website hosting
  • Analytics
  • Customer relationship management
  • Payment processing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Technical support
  • Email and business communications
  • Professional advisory services

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services for us and are expected to protect it appropriately.

Business Transactions

Information may be disclosed as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, corporate reorganisation, sale of assets or similar business transaction.

Legal and Safety Requirements

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with a court order, subpoena or legal process
  • Meet a regulatory or licensing requirement
  • Respond to a lawful request from authorities
  • Investigate suspected fraud or unlawful activity
  • Protect the rights, safety or property of 1Degree, our customers or others
  • Enforce our agreements and policies
  • Respond to an emergency

We do not sell personal information for monetary payment.

If we engage in activities that applicable privacy law defines as a “sale,” “sharing” or targeted advertising, we will provide any notices and choices required by that law.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Maintain website functionality
  • Measure traffic and performance
  • Understand how visitors use the website
  • Diagnose technical problems
  • Support marketing and advertising activities

Some cookies may be placed by third-party analytics, advertising, video, scheduling or communications providers.

You may be able to control cookies through our consent tool or your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Video and Audio Surveillance Responsibilities

Customers and property operators are responsible for determining where cameras, microphones and other security devices are installed and how they are used.

Customers must:

  • Use monitoring equipment lawfully
  • Provide notices or obtain consent where required
  • Avoid placing cameras or microphones in prohibited private areas
  • Limit access to authorised individuals
  • Inform 1Degree of relevant legal or operational restrictions
  • Ensure that monitored areas and equipment comply with applicable privacy, surveillance and employment laws

1Degree may rely on the customer or its authorised security provider to confirm that the collection of monitoring information is lawful.

8. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Tools

Our services may use automated tools or analytics to help identify activity, classify events, prioritise alerts or reduce false alarms.

These tools may assist trained operators but may not independently determine whether police or another emergency service should be dispatched unless the applicable service configuration expressly provides otherwise.

Automated systems are not guaranteed to identify every event accurately. Their performance may be affected by camera position, lighting, weather, obstructions, connectivity and equipment quality.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

  • Provide contracted monitoring services
  • Maintain incident and operational records
  • Meet customer instructions
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
  • Maintain security and business continuity

Retention periods may vary depending on:

  • The type of information
  • The customer’s service plan
  • Contractual requirements
  • The seriousness of an incident
  • Storage-system configuration
  • Legal or regulatory obligations
  • An active investigation, dispute or legal hold

Video, audio and incident records may be retained for different periods. Customers should contact their security provider or 1Degree to confirm the retention terms applicable to their service.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Unlawful disclosure
  • Accidental loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

These safeguards may include access controls, account authentication, network protections, monitoring, staff training, vendor controls and incident-response procedures.

No internet transmission, storage system or security measure is completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International and Cross-Border Processing

1Degree may provide services to customers in more than one country. Information may therefore be processed or stored outside the province, state or country where it was collected.

Privacy and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from the laws in your jurisdiction.

Where required, we use contractual, organisational or other safeguards intended to protect information transferred across borders.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Object to certain uses of information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Request a portable copy of certain information
  • Opt out of certain marketing communications
  • Appeal a decision relating to a privacy request
  • Submit a complaint to a privacy or data-protection authority

These rights are not absolute. We may decline or limit a request where permitted by law, including when information must be retained for security, contractual, legal or evidentiary purposes.

We may need to verify your identity and authority before completing a request.

When 1Degree processes information solely on behalf of a customer or security provider, we may direct your request to that organisation.

13. Marketing Communications

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting us.

Even after opting out of marketing, you may continue to receive necessary communications relating to:

  • Your account
  • Monitoring services
  • Security incidents
  • Billing
  • Policy updates
  • Service interruptions
  • Contractual or legal matters

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website or services may link to websites, platforms or products operated by third parties.

We do not control the privacy, security or content practices of those third parties. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected independently by them.

You should review the privacy policy of each third-party service before providing personal information.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses, property operators and adult users. They are not directed to children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website for marketing or account-registration purposes.

Security cameras at a monitored property may incidentally capture individuals of different ages. The customer or property operator is responsible for ensuring that its surveillance practices comply with applicable law.

16. Call Recording

Remove this section if 1Degree does not record or monitor telephone calls.

Where permitted by law and after any required notice, telephone calls with 1Degree may be recorded or monitored for:

  • Quality assurance
  • Training
  • Security
  • Incident review
  • Compliance
  • Dispute resolution

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Our services
  • Technology
  • Business practices
  • Legal requirements
  • Privacy standards

The revised policy will be posted on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

Material changes may also be communicated through another appropriate method.

18. Contact Us

Questions, concerns and privacy requests may be submitted to:

1Degree Surveillance

Email: contact@1degreesurveillance.com

Please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request. Do not send passwords, unnecessary identification documents or sensitive security details through an unsecured email.