Our commitment to data protection under UK GDPR
lucid-beaver is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page outlines our approach to data protection compliance and your rights under these regulations.
lucid-beaver acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and during the provision of our ecological consulting services. We determine the purposes and means of processing personal data and are responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
We adhere to the following principles when processing personal data:
We rely on the following lawful bases under Article 6 of the UK GDPR:
When you engage us for ecological consulting services, we process your personal data as necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations. This includes communicating about your project, conducting surveys at your site, and delivering reports.
We process data for legitimate business interests where this does not override your fundamental rights. This includes responding to enquiries, maintaining business records, and improving our services.
We process certain data to comply with legal requirements, including financial record-keeping, professional regulatory obligations, and responding to lawful requests from authorities.
Where we send marketing communications, we do so based on your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will respond within one month, providing the information free of charge in most circumstances.
If your personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected. We will make corrections within one month of your request.
In certain circumstances, you may request deletion of your personal data. This right applies where data is no longer necessary for its original purpose, where you withdraw consent, or where data has been unlawfully processed.
You may request that we limit how we use your data while a complaint is being investigated or where processing is unlawful but you do not want the data erased.
Where processing is based on consent or contract and carried out by automated means, you may request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
We primarily process data within the United Kingdom. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours where feasible. Where the breach is likely to result in high risk to you, we will also notify you directly.
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
For data protection enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Greenfield Lane, Bristol BS1 4QR, United Kingdom
Last updated: January 2024
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, environmental assessments depend on site-specific conditions and seasonal factors. Results from our services may vary based on individual circumstances. Our recommendations do not constitute legal advice, and clients should consult with qualified legal professionals regarding planning legislation. Always verify current regulatory requirements with relevant authorities before proceeding with development projects.