Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

At Ocean View Consultancy, we take the confidentiality, security, and protection of your personal data seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Responsibility for Data Protection and Security

Ocean View Consultancy is responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with this privacy policy.

  • Advising staff on data protection and security practices.

  • Handling subject access requests in line with GDPR requirements.

  • Conducting regular data security risk assessments.

  • Reviewing this policy to maintain alignment with legal obligations and best practices.

Why Data Protection Matters

We are committed to maintaining the trust of our customers by adhering to data protection principles. These principles ensure that your personal data is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently, and is used only for legitimate purposes.

Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws

As an individual, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about how your personal data is being used.

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.

  • Data portability, allowing you to transfer your data to another provider in a secure manner.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email.

Data Collection and Use

When collecting personal data, we ensure that:

  • You are informed of who we are, how your data will be used, and to whom it may be disclosed.

  • All personal data collected is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.

  • Data is securely stored and deleted when no longer needed.

We collect and process your personal data only when necessary, such as:

  • To fulfill a contract with you.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

  • With your explicit consent.

  • To protect vital interests or perform tasks in the public interest.

The Data Protection Principles

We adhere to the following data protection principles:

  1. Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

  2. Data is collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes.

  3. Data collected is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary.

  4. Data is accurate and kept up-to-date.

  5. Data is retained only as long as necessary.

  6. Data is processed securely to prevent unauthorized access or loss.

Data Security and Confidentiality

To protect your data, we:

  • Use secure systems for data processing and storage.

  • Limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

  • Regularly review and update our data protection practices.

We ensure that personal data is not:

  • Accessed by unauthorized individuals.

  • Used for purposes beyond those for which it was collected.

  • Retained longer than necessary.

Subject Access Requests

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. Upon receiving a valid request, we will:

  • Provide you with a copy of your personal data.

  • Explain how your data is being used.

  • Address any inaccuracies or concerns regarding the data.

Data Portability

We support your right to data portability, enabling you to securely transfer your personal data to another provider. This is particularly useful for comparing services or managing your data across different platforms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via email.