GDPR Compliance

Our commitment to data protection under the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Last updated: January 2024

Our Commitment to Data Protection

runtime-grid is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page outlines how we comply with these regulations and your rights under them.

Data Controller

runtime-grid acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and services. This means we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

Contact details for data protection enquiries:

runtime-grid
Unit 14, Westgate Industrial Estate
Vincent Drive, Birmingham B16 8PE
Email: [email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contract Performance

When you engage our services, we process your personal data as necessary to perform our contract with you. This includes:

  • Processing service requests and bookings
  • Communicating about your equipment repairs
  • Arranging collection and delivery
  • Invoicing and payment processing

Legitimate Interests

We may process data based on our legitimate business interests, where those interests do not override your fundamental rights. This includes:

  • Improving our services based on client feedback
  • Maintaining service records for warranty purposes
  • Website analytics to improve user experience

Consent

Where we rely on consent for processing, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This applies to:

  • Marketing communications (if any)
  • Non-essential cookies

Legal Obligation

We process certain data to comply with legal requirements, including tax and accounting regulations.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to such requests within one month.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data in certain circumstances. Note that we may need to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Secure storage systems with access controls
  • Regular security assessments
  • Staff training on data protection

International Transfers

We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom. Should any transfer become necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk, we will also notify affected individuals without undue delay.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so we can try to resolve the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk

Changes 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.