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DATA PROTECTION POLICY / PRIVACY NOTICE

Introduction

This data protection policy outlines the measures taken by Beacon Advice to ensure the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party service providers of Beacon Advice.

Definition of Personal Data

Personal data refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and financial information.

Data Collection and Processing

Beacon Advice only collects personal data that is necessary for the performance of its business activities. The personal data is collected in a lawful and fair manner, and with the consent of the data subject. Beacon Advice takes appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data.

Purposes of Data Processing

The personal data collected by Beacon Advice is used for the following purposes:

• To fulfill contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To improve the products and services offered by Beacon Advice.
• To maintain and develop business relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners

Data Sharing

Beacon Advice only shares personal data with third parties when it is necessary for the performance of its business activities or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Beacon Advice requires third parties to maintain the confidentiality and security of personal data.

Data Retention

Beacon Advice only retains personal data for as long as it is necessary for the fulfilment of the purposes for which it was collected. After this time, the personal data is securely deleted or destroyed.

Data Security

Beacon Advice implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including the prevention of unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction of personal data.

Data Subject Rights

Beacon Advice recognises the rights of data subjects, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict the processing of personal data. Data subjects may exercise their rights by submitting a written request to Beacon Advice.

Data Protection Officer

Beacon Advice appoints a data protection officer (Andrew Upton) who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this data protection policy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Policy Review

This data protection policy will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that it remains in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding the data protection policy or the processing of personal data by Beacon Advice, please contact  Andrew Upton, Andrew@beaconadvice.co.uk or on 01243 211020. You may also write c/o Beacon Advice, Stanmore House, 3 Stanmore Gardens, Aldwick, West Sussex, PO21 3AS.