PRIVACY POLICY

GICF (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, www.gicf.co.uk, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.

  • Account information: Login details if you register an account.

  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referral URLs.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: To enhance your browsing experience (see our Cookie Policy for details).

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website and services.

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.

  • To send updates, newsletters, or marketing (only if you have given consent).

  • To analyse website traffic and improve website functionality.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data only when we have a lawful reason to do so, including:

  • Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., providing services you request).

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our website, preventing fraud).

4. Sharing Your Data

We will not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics).

  • Legal authorities if required by law.

We ensure any third parties comply with data protection laws.

5. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the UK. We will ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with UK GDPR, using appropriate safeguards.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Data portability.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].

8. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the latest version. Please check our website periodically for updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us