Privacy Policy

Last updated: 01/07/2025

1. Introduction
Harding Scott (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Policy explains how we collect and use information when you fill in our website’s lead-capture form.

2. Data Controller
Harding Scott Limited
Address: Harding Scott Ltd, 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
Email: contact@harding-scott.co.uk

3. Personal Data We Collect
When you submit our form, we collect only what you provide, for example:

  • Identity & Contact Data: name, email address, phone number, company name

  • Marketing Preferences: opt-in confirmations

We may also automatically collect:

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information (via cookies/analytics)

4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on:

  • Consent: You expressly opt in by submitting your details.

  • Legitimate Interests: To communicate service updates and marketing (you can opt out anytime).

5. How We Use Your Data

  • Responding to inquiries: contacting you about your request.

  • Marketing communications: sending newsletters or offers, if you’ve consented.

  • Improving our website: analyzing usage patterns via Google Analytics.

6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share with:

  • Email/CRM providers (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot) to manage communications.

  • Service providers who host our website or help process data—under strict confidentiality.

All subprocessors are GDPR-compliant and bound by Standard Contractual Clauses if located outside the EEA.

7. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functionality

  • Gather anonymized analytics (via Google Analytics)

You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work.

8. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above, or until you request deletion.

9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, rectify or erase your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@harding-scott.co.uk

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy occasionally. We’ll post changes here with a revised “Last updated” date.