GDPR Compliance
Our commitment to protecting your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation
Last updated: January 2024
1. Our Commitment to GDPR
pearlthorn is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. We take the protection of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
2. Data Controller Information
For the purposes of GDPR, pearlthorn acts as the data controller for personal data collected through our website and in connection with our consulting services.
Contact details:
pearlthorn
42 Wellington Street
Leeds, LS1 2DE
United Kingdom
[email protected]
3. Lawful Bases for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases as defined by Article 6 of the GDPR:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract (Article 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps prior to entering into a contract
- Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation
- Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your rights and freedoms
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
4.1 Right of Access (Article 15)
You have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether we are processing your personal data and, if so, to access that data along with information about how it is being processed.
4.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected without undue delay.
4.3 Right to Erasure (Article 17)
You have the right to have your personal data erased in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.
4.4 Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18)
You have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
4.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
4.6 Right to Object (Article 21)
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including processing for direct marketing purposes.
4.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)
You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that produces legal effects or similarly significantly affects you.
5. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:
We will respond to your request within one month of receipt. This period may be extended by two further months where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests.
6. Data Protection Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:
- Encryption of personal data where appropriate
- Regular testing and evaluation of security measures
- Staff training on data protection
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Secure data storage and transmission
7. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. 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 relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will also notify you directly.
9. Supervisory Authority
If you believe that our processing of your personal data infringes GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
10. Updates to This Notice
We may update this GDPR compliance notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.