GDPR Compliance Statement

Last updated: January 2024

prairie-crane is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page outlines how we meet our obligations under these regulations.

Data Controller

prairie-crane acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and during the provision of our services. We determine the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We only process personal data when we have a valid lawful basis. Depending on the specific purpose, we rely on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information through our contact forms or subscribe to communications
• Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfil a service agreement with you
• Legitimate Interests: When we have a business reason to process data that does not override your rights
• Legal Obligation: When we are required to process data by law

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a machine-readable format
• Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: You have rights regarding automated profiling decisions

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within one month. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two further months, but we will inform you within the first month if an extension is necessary.

Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following principles when processing personal data:

• Processing data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• Collecting data only for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes
• Ensuring data is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
• Keeping data accurate and up to date
• Retaining data only for as long as necessary
• Processing data securely with appropriate technical measures

International Transfers

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

Data Breach Notification

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

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you 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

Contact

For any questions regarding our GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Kensington Gardens, London, W8 4PX