Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is issued on behalf of Harold Lewis (“Harold Lewis”, “we”, “us”, “our”). Harold Lewis operates this website and is responsible for the collection and storage of personal data through it.
 

Data Controller

To the extent that data processing relates to our business operations in the UK, Harold Lewis acts as the Data Controller.
 

Registered address:

Harold Lewis
Bedford Heights
Brickhill Drive
Bedford
England
MK41 7PH
 

Contact details for data processing enquiries:
Email: dpo@haroldlewis.co.uk
 

What Personal Data Is Processed?
 

a) Data processed when visiting our website

The following information may be collected automatically when you visit our website:

• Name of pages viewed

• Date and time of access

• Referring website address (URL)

• IP address

• Browser and device information
   

b) Data processed when you contact us

If you contact us via our website contact form or by email, we may collect:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number (if provided)

• Any information included within your message
   

You are not obliged to provide this information, however we may be unable to respond fully to your enquiry without it.
 

Our website is for information purposes only. We do not process payments through this website.
 

Purpose and Legal Basis for Data Processing
 

Where personal data is included in website access or server log data, we process this information under our legitimate interests in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR. This allows us to operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and security of our website.

If you contact us with an enquiry, we process your personal data for the purpose of responding to your request or discussing potential services, under Article 6(1)(b) UK GDPR.

We do not use your contact details to send unsolicited marketing communications.
 

Who We Share Data With
 

In order to provide and maintain our website, we work with trusted IT service providers who support website hosting, development, and maintenance. These providers may process personal data on our behalf strictly in accordance with data protection requirements.

We do not sell personal data or transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA without appropriate safeguards.

How Long We Store Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law and business needs.

Personal data will be deleted where:

• It is no longer required

• Consent is withdrawn (where applicable)

• Processing is no longer lawful
   

Recruitment
 

If you voluntarily provide personal information in relation to job opportunities, this data will be used solely for recruitment purposes and shared only with authorised personnel.

Retention periods:

• Unsuccessful applicants: up to 3 months

• Shortlisted/interviewed applicants: up to 6 months

• Successful applicants: retained as part of employment records
   

Cookies
 

To help operate and improve our website, we use cookies to collect information about website usage, including traffic and interaction data.

You may encounter:
 

First-party cookies
Cookies controlled by us to improve website functionality and performance.
 

Third-party cookies
Cookies set by external services used on the website, such as social media platforms.
 

Most browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through browser settings.
 

Social Media
 

If you choose to share content from this website via social media platforms, please note those platforms control their own cookies and privacy settings. We recommend reviewing their policies for further information.
 

Access to Information and Your Rights
 

Under UK data protection legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
 

• The right to be informed

• The right of access

• The right to rectification

• The right to erasure (where applicable)

• The right to restrict processing

• The right to data portability

• The right to object

• The right to lodge a complaint
   

The relevant supervisory authority is:
 

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
UK
 

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Website: https://ico.org.uk
 

Updates
 

This privacy policy may be reviewed and updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or business operations. The latest version will always be available on this website.

Contact Us
 

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

Email: dpo@haroldlewis.co.uk