DATA PROTECTION

Privacy notice

Before publication: This template must be reviewed and completed by the actual website operator. Confirm the hosting provider, form processor, retention periods, cookies, analytics and international data transfers. Remove any section that does not apply and add any processing that does.

Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

1. Controller

The controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is: [INSERT FULL LEGAL ENTITY NAME, REGISTERED ADDRESS AND PRIVACY CONTACT EMAIL].

2. Website hosting and server logs

When you visit this website, the hosting provider may process technical information such as IP address, date and time of access, requested page, browser and operating system information, and referrer URL. This information is processed to deliver the website, maintain security and diagnose technical issues. Insert the actual hosting provider, legal basis, retention period and contact details here.

3. Enquiries submitted through the contact form

If you contact us using the enquiry form, we process the information you provide, including your name, email address and message, to respond to your enquiry and take steps at your request. Do not submit account numbers, portfolio details or other sensitive financial information through the form. Insert the actual form service/provider and its role, data location and retention period here.

4. Legal basis

Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual steps), Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests, such as responding to business enquiries and securing the website), or Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent where required). Confirm the correct basis for each processing activity.

5. Recipients and international transfers

Personal data may be accessible to website hosting, form processing and technical service providers acting on our instructions. Identify the actual providers and any recipients, countries and safeguards for transfers outside the EEA.

6. Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes or as required by applicable law. Insert the specific retention periods or criteria used by the operator.

7. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability and objection, and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You may also lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

8. Cookies and analytics

This starter website does not intentionally install analytics or advertising cookies. The hosting provider or embedded third-party resources may nevertheless process technical data. Review the deployed website and update this notice if analytics, tracking, maps, video embeds or other non-essential technologies are added. Obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies where required.

9. Contact

For privacy enquiries, contact: [INSERT PRIVACY EMAIL AND POSTAL ADDRESS].