Privacy policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 January 2026
Athena Global Logistics Ltd (“AGL”) is a United Kingdom–based defence brokerage firm operating within the international trade of controlled military materiel. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored and protected when individuals or organisations visit our website, communicate with us, or engage with us in connection with regulated defence and security procurement activities.
This policy applies to website visitors, institutional clients, government bodies, manufacturers, suppliers, professional advisers and authorised representatives who interact with Athena Global Logistics.
Personal data is processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, UK export control legislation, and all other applicable UK laws.
By using this website or engaging with Athena Global Logistics, you acknowledge that this Privacy Policy applies to the processing of your personal data.
The Personal Data We Process
AGL seeks to process only the personal data necessary to operate a lawful, compliant and regulated defence brokerage business.
This may include names, professional titles, organisational details, business addresses, business email addresses, telephone numbers and information relating to an individual’s authority to act on behalf of an organisation.
Where required for legal and regulatory purposes, AGL may also process information necessary for identity verification, end-user certification, licensing applications, sanctions screening, due diligence, and mandatory record-keeping obligations under UK export control legislation.
Personal data unrelated to legitimate legal, regulatory or defence brokerage purposes is not intentionally collected.
How Personal Data Is Collected
Personal data is collected directly when individuals or organisations contact AGL, submit enquiries, provide documentation, or engage in regulated commercial discussions.
In some circumstances, personal data may also be received from third parties such as licensed manufacturers, legal or compliance advisers, financial institutions, or regulatory authorities where required to meet legal or contractual obligations.
Limited technical data, including IP address, browser type and website usage information, may be collected automatically to maintain website security, system integrity and misuse prevention. This data is not used for advertising, behavioural tracking or consumer profiling.
How Personal Data Is Used
Personal data is used strictly for lawful and necessary purposes, including:
Conducting defence brokerage activity in compliance with UK export control law
Verifying identity, authority and end-user legitimacy
Managing professional communications and commercial engagement
Preparing and supporting licence applications and regulatory submissions
Complying with legal, contractual and regulatory obligations
Preventing fraud, unlawful activity and regulatory breaches
Maintaining internal records, audit trails and compliance documentation
AGL does not use personal data for consumer marketing, automated decision-making, profiling or advertising activities.
Lawful Basis for Processing
Personal data is processed on one or more lawful bases under UK data protection law. In most cases, processing is necessary to comply with legal and regulatory obligations or to support regulated defence brokerage activity.
Lawful bases may include compliance with legal obligations, performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract, and legitimate interests relating to the lawful operation of a defence brokerage business. Consent is relied upon only where explicitly required and may be withdrawn at any time.
Disclosure of Personal Data
Personal data may be disclosed only where lawful, necessary and proportionate. This may include disclosure to UK government departments and licensing authorities, approved legal and compliance advisers, licensed manufacturers and authorised suppliers, financial institutions involved in regulated transactions, and secure technology or hosting providers supporting business operations.
Only the minimum personal data necessary for the relevant purpose is disclosed. Personal data is not sold and is not shared for unrelated or commercial exploitation purposes.
International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, this occurs only where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards. These may include UK adequacy regulations or recognised transfer mechanisms such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or equivalent contractual protections.
Data Security and Retention
AGL applies appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory, contractual and operational requirements, including statutory record-keeping obligations under UK export control and defence regulations, which may require retention for several years.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, individuals may have the right to request access to personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion where legally permissible, object to or restrict certain processing, and request data portability in limited circumstances.
Some rights may be restricted where personal data must be retained to comply with defence, export control or other legal obligations.
Requests may be made using the contact details below.
Children’s Data
AGL services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18. AGL does not knowingly process personal data relating to children.
Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to third-party websites. Athena Global Logistics is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of external sites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory or operational changes. The current version will always be published on the website with the revised date.
Contact
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise data protection rights, please contact:
Athena Global Logistics Ltd
Email: info@athenagloballogistics.com
Compliance contact: jules@athenagloballogistics.com
Athena Global Logistics Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection legislation.