Introduction

We are committed to protecting your personal data and this Privacy Policy outlines how Geosynthetics Ltd (“we” “our”) processes your personal data under the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. This policy applies to our website and all products and services offered by us.

Purpose

The policy aims to inform you about:

  1. The types of personal data we collect and how we use it, including Identity, Contact, Financial, Transaction, Technical, Usage, and Marketing Data.
  2. Updated lawful bases for data processing, such as consent, contract necessity, and recognised legitimate interests.
  3. Your privacy rights as outlined under the revised data protection laws, and how the law protects you.

Important Information and Who We Are

Controller: Geosynthetics Ltd is the controller and responsible for your personal data. If you have any requests about your personal data, you can contact us at [email protected].

Changes to the Privacy Policy: We keep this privacy policy under regular review and may update this page to reflect changes in the law or our privacy practices. We encourage you to check the date of this policy when you visit our website for updates.

Data Collection and Use

  1. Data Types Collected: We collect personal data such as contact details, employment information, and transactional data required for our services.
  2. Processing Basis: Lawful bases include consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and compliance with legal obligations.
  3. Broad Consent: For scientific research, we may obtain ‘broad consent’ for data use within specified research domains.

Third-party Links

This website may include links to third-party websites. We recommend checking their privacy policies when navigating away from our site.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for personalised service and analysis. Detailed information is available in our Cookie Policy.

How We Collect Personal Data

  1. Direct Interactions: Via forms, emails, or communications regarding products and services.
  2. Automated Technologies: Cookies and other technologies collect Technical Data during site interaction.
  3. Third Parties: Including analytics providers and public sources like Companies House.

Data Sharing and Transfers

  1. Sharing Limitations: Data shared only with authorised parties and third-party services in line with regulations.
  2. International Transfers: Equivalent protection measures enacted for data transfers outside the UK.

Your Privacy Rights

  1. Access, Correction, and Erasure: Rights to access personal data, request corrections, and ask for data deletion.
  2. Restriction and Objection: Rights to restrict data processing or object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  3. Transfer and Consent Withdrawal: Rights to request data transfers and withdraw consent anytime.
  4. No Fee Required: Generally, no fee for accessing rights, unless requests are unfounded or excessive.

Data Security and Retention

  1. Protection Measures: Comprehensive security protocols to safeguard data against unauthorised access.
  2. Retention Periods: Usually retained for up to six years post-relationship unless legally required longer.
  3. Data Breach Protocol: Procedures for addressing data breaches, with obligations to notify affected parties.

Policy Updates

We regularly review our policy and adapt to new regulations, providing notifications for significant changes.
For further information or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].