We may collect, hold, use and disclose the information collected to compile statistical data and to; maintain our database; develop/improve our website; respond to any email enquiries; notify you of any upcoming marketing, training or other events that you have opted in to; provide you with publications; manage quality control; manage systems administration; attend to compliance issues; provide you or your organisation with advice and determine suitability for employment. 

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We will not use or disclose your personal information for any other purpose which is not related (or in the case of sensitive information, directly related) to the above purposes without your consent, unless otherwise authorised, required or permitted under the laws of England and Wales. The Company does not sell your data to third parties. 

If you no longer wish to receive information about our services, please send an email to our Company Data Protection Manager at the address above advising that you do not wish to receive further information. 

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Will We Disclose Your Data? 

Personal data will only be disclosed on a confidential basis to external service providers so that they can provide services such as financial, medical or administrative services in connection with the operation of our business; and to any person (where necessary) in connection with their services, such as law enforcement, regulatory authorities, partners or advisors. 

The handling of these operations is governed by a data processing contract between us and our external service provider, ensuring a commitment to the principals of the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We ensure external service providers are only authorised to use personal data for the limited purposes specified in our agreement with them. 

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How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Data 

Personal data from our data subjects is retained in line with our data retention policy. The Company keeps most data for 7 years, which covers the 6 years by law in which we have to keep certain information for a minimum of 6 years plus the current year. Personal data that is no longer necessary to be kept under the Company’s data retention policy will be deleted. Under the Company’s data retention policy, there are certain exemptions in relation to financial data and health data. 

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Your Rights 

You have the following rights in relation to personal data held on you by the Company: 

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• The right to be informed about how personal data is used – (this notice) 

• The right to access a copy of personal data that the Company holds about you 

• The right to rectification of any errors in personal data held by the Company 

• The right to erasure of any personal data 

• The right to restrict processing 

• The right to data portability 

• The right to object 

• Rights in relation to automated decision making including profiling 

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If you wish to learn more about these rights and how they operate, please look at the ICO’s website https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/. 

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The Company does not operate any automated decision making systems. 

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You have a right to request a copy of the personal data that we hold about you. If you would like a copy of some or all of your personal data please email enquiries@belltaylor.com or write to our Company Data Protection Manager at Bell Taylor Ltd, 1 The Stables, Sansaw Business Park, Hadnall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4AS. Proof of your identity will be required for security purposes. 

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If you are unhappy with the response that you receive from us when you exercise your GDPR rights or Data Protection Act 2018 rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint to the ICO. More guidance about raising a complaint with us is available on the ICO’s website https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/raising-concerns/ and for raising a complaint with the ICO, more information is available on https://ico.org.uk/concerns/. 

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Cookies 

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics sets a cookie in order to evaluate your use of this website and compile reports for us on activity on the website. Google stores the information collected by the cookie on servers in the United States and the transfer of the data to servers in the USA is governed by the EU-US Privacy Shield framework. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. More information about Google’s compliance with GDPR can be obtained from their website https://privacy.google.com/businesses/compliance. 

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Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This information is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity. For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org. 

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You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above websites tell you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result. 

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Other Websites 

Our website may contain links to other sites. This privacy policy only applies to this website so when you link to other websites you should read their own privacy policy. 

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How to Contact Us 

Please review the website regularly as this statement may change from time to time. If you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you please contact: 

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Andrea Llewellyn-Bell

Company Data Protection Manager 

Telephone: 01743 298000

Email: enquiries@belltaylor.com