Data Privacy, Cookies & Modern Slavery Statement

• Name, company and job title
• Contact information including e-mail address
• Demographic information
• Your preferences and interests from a business perspective
• Information relating to your market sector or business domain
• Information associated with surveys, business opportunities or employment (please refer to the Recruitment section)
• Images via CCTV (closed-circuit television) located in and around each Ultra I&C location

We may use your Personal Data to:

• Communicate with you using commonplace technology (e-mail, telephone, tele-conferencing for example)
• Engage in business transactions with you to process orders for Ultra products and services
• Contact you about current and potential business and employment opportunities
• Send newsletters, bulletins and circulars
• Invite you to business events hosted by us or by other parties
• Improve our products and services and for other market research and surveys
• Send promotional materials or other information we think you will find interesting
• Undertake any other business activity associated with our interactions with you

Use of overt CCTV is integral to us improving security control at all our locations and the quality of life for all people who work at our sites, visit our sites, or live near to our sites in an open and transparent manner and where we have legitimate reason to do so. 

It is not our intention to electronically collect Personal Data from children and we do not promote or market our services to children without legitimate reason (engagement with schools and colleges for example). If you are a parent or legal guardian and you are concerned that your child has given us Personal Data, please contact us.

We respect your privacy and will not share any Personal Data collected from you via whatever means except when required by law, including (without limitation) compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws or judicial proceedings, court orders or any other legal processes, without fair and legitimate reason to do so. Any Personal Data you share with us will be treated with care and only used for the purposes set out in this global Data Privacy notice. Ultra will not sell any of your Personal Data.

We are committed to ensuring that your Personal Data is secure. In order to prevent unapproved access or disclosure we have put in place technical and organisational measures to safeguard and secure the Personal Data we collect.

We generally retain your Personal Data for as long as needed to manage our relationship with you. We carry out periodic reviews of the Personal Data we hold to ensure it is up to date and accurate.

• Access - You may request access to a copy of your Personal Data and further information about how we deal with your Personal Data.
• Accuracy - You may request that we correct, delete or restrict the use of any inaccurate Personal Data we hold.
• Erasure - You may request that we erase Personal Data we are holding where it is no longer being used for the purpose it was originally submitted for.

As a convenience to visitors, our website may contain links to other websites. Ultra is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites and it is recommended that users read the privacy policy statements posted via each website visited.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Global Data Privacy notice or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or by using our Contact us page.

We reserve the right to review the information contained in this global Data Privacy notice, please refer to this page frequently to view any changes or updates.

As part of any recruitment process Ultra I&C collects and uses Personal Data relating to job applicants. This global Data Privacy notice applies to all prospective applicants and candidates during the recruitment and selection process for a role within Ultra. The application may be for a permanent, temporary or fixed term contract of employment as well as applications from candidates applying for an Apprenticeship or Graduate placement or to provide services via a Limited Company supplier agreement or through an Employment Agency or Umbrella Company. 

In addition to the notice below and regardless of location, all applicants and candidates should read the privacy notices and statements displayed when applying using our HR Information System and any other Application Tracking systems in operation.

1.1 What are cookies?

A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

1.2 Persistent and session cookies

Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

2.3 Google AdWords Remarketing

Google Ads Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioural targeting service provided by Google. We use Google Ads Remarketing to display relevant advertisements to website visitors based on the pages of www.ultra-ic.com that have been viewed, improving our website experience.

Google Ads Remarketing cookies collect data about your activities when you visit our website by placing a cookie on your machine. This cookie does not identify you or give us access to your computer as no personal data (also known as Personally Identifiable Information or PII) is stored in Google Ads Remarketing. The cookie allows us to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing of our website.

Details of how you can opt-out of accepting these cookies:

• To opt-out via the Ultra website: Click Cookie preferences (in the footer or via a link in section 3, below)
• To opt-out of Google AdWords Remarketing: Google Support
• To opt-out of all third party cookie advertising: Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
• To control the use of device identifiers: Via your device settings

3.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies.

The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can however obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:

1. Chrome – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
2. Internet Explorer – https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
3. Edge – https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10-microsoft-edge-and-privacy
4. Firefox – https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
5. Safari – https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21411
6. Opera – http://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/

You can manage the cookies used on our website at anytime by visiting our cookie portal.

3.2 Negative impact of blocking cookies

If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.

4.1 We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.

4.2 You should check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes to this policy.

4.3 We may notify you of changes to this policy by email or through a message on our website.

5.1 This website is owned and operated by Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra Electronics Holdings).

5.3 You can contact us by using our using our contact form here.

1. using our website contact form or
2. by telephone, on +44 (0) 208 813 4321; 

Ultra I&C's Head Office is in Austin, TX, and we have other global offices and facilities predominantly in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada.

Ultra Intelligence & Communications provides critical, tactical capabilities that inform decision making in the most challenging environments. Our team of experts possess decades of expertise in mission-critical, multi-domain communications, command and control, and cyber security. Real-time C2 and integrated intelligence and leading-edge networked radio solutions are helping to reimagine the future of the connected digital battlespace.

Ultra I&C operates autonomously and holds responsibility for management of their respective supply chains. Policy and guidance are provided centrally from Head Office.

Ultra I&C is committed to ensuring transparency in our business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains. 

Ultra I&C has a low dependency on goods and services from suppliers that present a high modern slavery risk. The goods and services procured by Ultra I&C are predominantly Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products, high-end technology, or consultancy/professional services from North America, the UK, Australia, or other lower risk territories.

The following steps taken by Ultra I&C support prevention of modern slavery in supply chains:

• Determining and maintaining acceptable procedures for supplier pre-qualification.
• Ongoing assessment of modern slavery risks based on high country risks and high sector risks.
• Maintaining a central Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking policy.
• Providing mechanisms for discussing and recording if occurrences of modern slavery are identified and determining actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Developing and introducing training in identifying modern slavery across the supply chain for relevant employees and contingent workers.

Although ultimate responsibility for the implementation of the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy lies with the Ultra I&C's Board of Directors, this requirement has been delegated to the business Presidents/CEO who are responsible for the implementation and control of the policy and monitoring compliance within their respective businesses and for ensuring risk assessment of suppliers is effectively managed.

Managing Directors and Presidents ensure that:

• Their business has in place systems to: identify and assess potential risks of modern slavery in their business and their supply chains; mitigate the risk of modern slavery occurring in their business and supply chains; and monitor potential risk areas in their business and supply chains.
• Terms and conditions of purchase and associated purchasing documentation forbidding the use of modern slavery practices are adopted by their business with the right to terminate a relationship with a supplier if issues of non-compliance are discovered and/or non-compliance is not addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the Ultra I&C global Supplier Code of Conduct is issued to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the outset of the business relationship and reinforced frequently thereafter.
• Identified risks are escalated to the CRO and SVP Group Procurement in a timely manner.

Ultra I&C expects all suppliers to conduct business in an ethical, safe, and sustainable way and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Ultra I&C communicates standards and expectations to suppliers in the following ways:

• Ultra I&C global Supplier Code of Conduct
• Commercial contracts, terms and purchasing documentation
• Adding/pre-qualifying suppliers to its vendor base
• Conducting audits or visits to supplier sites
• Engaging with suppliers when conducting business activity

Ultra I&C operates an independent, anonymous, and confidential reporting platform. The “Speak Up” platform is a global channel for any person who works for or with Ultra I&C in any capacity to ask questions and report concerns they believe are a violation of the Ultra I&C Codes of Conduct including those relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Business leaders hold responsibility for providing adequate and regular training to employees and contingent workers to ensure understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking occurring in their business and supply chains. This is supported by a comprehensive global compliance training program with Ultra I&C employees and contingent workers attend training covering topics included in the Ultra I&C Code of Conduct during induction and via regular refresher sessions.

Ultra I&C Procurement provides advice, guidance, and training to teams with direct responsibility for supply chains. Ultra I&C businesses are aware of the Modern Slavery Awareness and Victim Identification Guidance and the matter is a fixed agenda item at regular meetings.

During the reporting year Ultra I&C has launched a global Ultra I&C Supplier Code of Conduct. Suppliers commit to providing regular training to their employees including all minimum standards and requirements mandated by Ultra I&C. In the scope of the code Ultra I&C pledges to collaborate with suppliers providing necessary support to reach compliance with the code. Our Ultra I&C Code of Conduct reinforces businesses are responsible for ensuring that suppliers and other partners operate with integrity and to high ethical standards.

The effectiveness of Ultra I&C’s modern slavery policies is measured by:

• Business compliance with the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.
• Rolling refresh of business risk assessments to ensure any changes in the profile of supply chain risks are considered, assessed, and appropriately managed.
• Review of the commercial terms and conditions and purchasing documentation.
• Review of due diligence processes adopted by businesses and training that has taken place in each business.
• Recording and monitoring modern slavery incidents (if any) within Ultra I&C’s supply chains and, where necessary, developing corrective measures.

Ultra I&C provides oversight and challenge to this measuring and review process.

During the reporting period commencing 1 April 2021 ending 31 March 2022 Ultra addressed the following actions recorded in the previous statement:

• Launched a global Supplier Code of Conduct setting out minimum standards and expectations for suppliers and the broader supply chain. The code states Ultra’s zero-tolerance of inappropriate business conduct, explicitly slavery, human trafficking, and labour exploitation in any form.
• Extended the independent, anonymous, and confidential reporting platform Speak Up to third parties to enable any person to ask questions and report concerns they believe are a violation of Ultra’s Codes of Conduct.
• Overhauled and re-launched the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy establishing a central global policy.