PRIVACY NOTICE (MARKETING)
This Privacy Notice outlines how The Welcome People Limited and The Security People Limited ("The Company") process personal data for marketing and related purposes. It explains the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, and the rights of individuals whose data we process.
1. Contact Details
The Welcome People
12 Verdayne Gardens
Warlingham
CR6 9RN
DPO: Dirk La Cock
Email address: privacy@thewelcomepeople.com
Tel: 0207 436 8762
2. Data Controller
The Company’s Data Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with current Data Protection laws and can be contacted at the above address, email address, or telephone number. The Company is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) as an organization processing personal data.
3. Purpose of Processing Personal Data
We process personal data to:
Send marketing communications and promotional materials.
Improve our products and services.
Conduct market research and analysis.
Manage subscriptions to our newsletters and other communication preferences.
4. Types of Processing
The Company undertakes the following types of processing of personal data:
Data collection: Gathering information through forms, surveys, and other interactions.
Data storage: Storing collected data securely.
Data analysis: Analyzing data to improve our services and marketing strategies.
Data sharing: Sharing data with third parties as outlined below.
Data deletion: Removing data that is no longer needed.
5. Lawful Basis of Processing
We process personal data based on:
Consent: When you provide your consent for specific purposes (e.g., receiving newsletters).
Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services and sending relevant communications.
6. Categories and Types of Personal Data Processed
We process the following categories of personal data:
Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
Marketing preferences: Information on your preferences for receiving communications.
Interaction data: Information about your interactions with our website and services.
7. Sources of Personal Data
Personal data may be collected from:
Directly from you through forms and surveys.
Automatically through cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Publicly available sources and social media platforms.
8. Recipients of Personal Data
The following types of individuals or entities may have access to personal data:
Employees and contractors involved in marketing and customer service.
Third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing services, market research firms).
Legal and regulatory authorities, if required by law.
9. Data Retention Period
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Specifically:
Marketing data: Retained until you opt-out or unsubscribe from our communications.
Analytical data: Retained for a period necessary to conduct analysis and improve our services.
10. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request deletion of data that is no longer necessary.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact our Data Controller at the contact details provided above.
11. Complaints
If you believe your data has been processed in a way that does not comply with Data Protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/handling/.