Privacy Policy
gridstake.co.uk is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is GridStake, operating the website at gridstake.co.uk.
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data when you visit our site:
Automatically collected data — When you browse our pages, our servers and analytics tools may record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
Voluntarily provided data — If you contact us, subscribe to communications, or interact with forms on our site, we may collect the name and email address you provide.
How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To operate and maintain the website, including monitoring performance and diagnosing technical issues. To analyse how visitors use the site so we can improve content and user experience. To respond to enquiries or correspondence you send us. To comply with legal obligations under UK law.
Our lawful bases for processing are legitimate interest (website operation and improvement), consent (where cookies require it), and legal obligation (where applicable).
Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies to function properly and to understand how visitors interact with our content. For full details on which cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics services to understand website usage patterns. These services may collect data about your visit using cookies or similar technologies. We do not sell your personal data to any third party. Where third-party services process data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for no longer than 26 months. Voluntarily provided data (such as email correspondence) is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, after which it is securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate data, to request deletion of your data, to restrict or object to processing, and to data portability where applicable. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can reach us through the contact information published on our website.