Our commitment to data protection under UK GDPR
Last updated: September 2024
Laurelfold is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page provides information about how we comply with these regulations.
Laurelfold acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and consulting services. Our contact details are:
Laurelfold
14 Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2DP
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
We process personal data under the following lawful bases as defined by Article 6 of UK GDPR:
Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as receiving marketing communications or newsletters.
Where processing is necessary to perform a contract we have with you, or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. This includes processing required to deliver our consulting services.
Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights. This includes:
Where processing is necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements, such as financial record-keeping or responding to lawful requests from authorities.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to access that data along with information about how we process it.
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data.
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including where the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, such as while we verify the accuracy of contested data.
Where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will stop processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that significantly affect you. We do not currently use automated decision-making in our services.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, this may be extended by up to two additional months, in which case we will inform you of the extension and reasons.
We may request proof of identity before processing your request to ensure data security.
Given the nature and scale of our data processing activities, we have not appointed a dedicated Data Protection Officer. However, enquiries regarding data protection can be directed to [email protected].
Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours. Where the breach is likely to result in high risk to your rights, we will also notify you directly.
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
This GDPR information may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Please check this page for the latest information.