Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: August 15, 2025

1. Overview

Guernsey Payroll ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our payroll software service.

This policy applies to:

  • Our website (www.guernseypayroll.com)
  • Our payroll software application
  • All related services and communications

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and contact details
  • Company information
  • Email address and phone number
  • Billing and payment information

2.2 Tenant-Isolated Payroll Data

Within your secure, isolated tenant environment, we process:

  • Employee personal information (names, addresses, GSSA numbers) - encrypted and isolated per tenant
  • Employment details (job titles, start dates, pay rates)
  • Payroll calculations and historical records
  • Tax codes and pension information
  • Multi-user access logs and role assignments within your tenant
  • Tenant configuration settings and preferences
Multi-Tenant Data Protection: All payroll data is stored with complete tenant isolation. Your data is encrypted, segregated, and never accessible to other tenants or unauthorized users.

2.3 Technical Information

We automatically collect:

  • IP addresses and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Usage data and analytics
  • Log files and error reports

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Process payroll calculations
  • Generate payslips and reports
  • Integrate with QuickBooks and other services
  • Provide customer support

3.2 Legal Compliance

  • Comply with Guernsey tax and employment laws
  • Meet regulatory reporting requirements
  • Respond to legal requests

3.3 Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve software functionality
  • Develop new features
  • Ensure system security

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Payment processors (Paddle)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers

4.2 Legal Requirements

  • Court orders or legal process
  • Government agency requests
  • Protection of rights and safety

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

5. Data Security

5.1 Multi-Tenant Technical Safeguards

  • End-to-end encryption for all data transmission
  • Encrypted database storage with Google Cloud KMS for sensitive PII fields
  • Database-level tenant isolation with automatic tenant ID filtering
  • Tenant-specific authentication and session management
  • Role-based access control (RBAC) within tenant boundaries
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Multi-factor authentication requirements for admin accounts
  • Automated monitoring for cross-tenant access attempts

5.2 Administrative Safeguards

  • Limited access to personal data
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Regular backup procedures
  • Incident response protocols

5.3 Physical Safeguards

  • Secure data centers with 24/7 monitoring
  • Restricted physical access controls
  • Environmental controls and redundancy

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide ongoing services
  • Comply with legal obligations (typically 7 years for payroll records)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you cancel your account, we will:

  • Stop processing your data within 30 days
  • Provide you with your data upon request
  • Delete data after legal retention periods

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access

Request copies of your personal information

Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

Erasure

Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

Portability

Export your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@guernseypayroll.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

8.1 Essential Cookies

Required for basic functionality:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance

8.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand usage patterns:

  • Google Analytics (anonymized)
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in our services
  • Legal or regulatory updates
  • Industry best practices

We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Email notification
  • In-app announcements
  • Website banner notices

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Address

Guernsey Payroll Ltd
St. Peter Port
Guernsey, Channel Islands