GDPR Compliance - Squarlacun

Last updated: November 2024

1. Our Commitment

Squarlacun is committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to ensure your data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

2. Data Controller

Squarlacun acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and services. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

Contact details:

Squarlacun
47 Kensington High Street
London W8 5ED
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

3. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access (Article 15)

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information within one month of receiving your request, free of charge in most circumstances.

Right to Rectification (Article 16)

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data or complete any incomplete personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure (Article 17)

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances, including:

The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
You withdraw your consent (where consent was the legal basis)
You object to the processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
The data has been unlawfully processed
The data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation

Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or when you have objected to processing.

Right to Data Portability (Article 20)

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to have that data transmitted to another controller, where technically feasible.

Right to Object (Article 21)

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. We will stop processing your data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not currently use automated decision-making in our services.

4. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details provided above. We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this period by a further two months, but we will inform you of any such extension within the first month.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will not charge a fee for most requests, but may charge a reasonable fee if your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:

Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering a contract
Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations
Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:

Secure data storage systems
Access controls and authentication procedures
Regular security assessments and updates
Staff training on data protection

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing. We have established data retention schedules and regularly review the data we hold.

8. International Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. This may include:

Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
Standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner
Binding corporate rules

9. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you directly.

10. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk

We encourage you to contact us first so we can try to resolve any concerns you may have.

11. Updates to This Notice

We may update this GDPR compliance notice from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.