GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: January 2024

Our Commitment to GDPR

dapper-panther is committed to ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We take the protection of personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate measures to safeguard the information entrusted to us.

Data Controller Information

For the purposes of data protection law, dapper-panther acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and in the course of providing our services.

Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Broadcast House, Media Quarter, Manchester M1 5QA, United Kingdom

Your Data Protection Rights

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

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service if the request is excessive or unfounded.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete. We will respond to such requests within one month.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

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.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:

• Consent: Where you have provided clear consent for specific processing activities
• Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfil a contract or take steps to enter into a contract
• Legal obligation: Where we must process data to comply with the law
• Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business purposes, balanced against your interests and rights

Data Protection Measures

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Staff training on data protection principles
• Incident response procedures

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 (ICO) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Where the breach is likely to result in a high risk, we will also notify affected individuals without undue delay.

International Data Transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. This may include:

• Transfers to countries with adequate data protection laws
• Use of standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO
• Other appropriate safeguards as permitted by law

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Our retention periods are based on:

• The nature of the data and our relationship with you
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Operational needs

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two months, but we will inform you of any extension within the first month.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or respond to your requests, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113