GDPR Compliance Statement

At Straight Circle, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy sets out how we collect, use, and safeguard any personal data you provide when using our website, www.straightcircle.co.uk ("the Website").

Data Controller

Straight Circle is the Data Controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions about how your data is handled or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact details – such as your name, email address, and telephone number when you complete a contact form or correspond with us directly.

Technical information – including your IP address, browser type, device information, and data collected through cookies or similar technologies when you use the Website.

How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries and provide the services or information you request.

To manage our relationship with you, including providing updates or relevant communications.

To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

To analyse how our website is used and to improve its functionality and performance.

Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis to do so, which may include:

Consent – where you have provided clear permission for us to process your data.

Contractual necessity – where the processing is required for the performance of a contract with you. Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with a legal duty or regulation.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (such as IT or communications support) only where necessary to deliver our services. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection legislation.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

Your Rights

You have the following rights under UK GDPR:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data.

The right to request the deletion of your personal data, where appropriate.

The right to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

The right to data portability, allowing you to obtain and reuse your data across different services.

The right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other legitimate interests.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your personal data is used, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 16/06/2025.