Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: 11 June 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Garbott Ltd ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Company information and job title
  • Project requirements and business objectives
  • Communication preferences
  • Payment and billing information (for clients)

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services
  • To communicate with you about projects and partnerships
  • To process payments and manage billing
  • To send you relevant updates and newsletters (with your consent)
  • To analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect our rights and prevent fraud

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data
  • Contract: When processing is necessary for the performance of a contract
  • Legitimate Interest: When we have a legitimate business interest in processing your data
  • Legal Obligation: When processing is required by law

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our business
  • When required by law or to protect our legal rights
  • In connection with a business transfer or acquisition
  • With your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and databases
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • Staff training on data protection

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Right to request access to your personal data
  • Rectification: Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Right to request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Right to receive your data in a structured format
  • Restriction: Right to restrict processing of your data
  • Objection: Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. We use cookies for:

  • Essential website functionality
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Personalized content and preferences
  • Marketing and advertising (with consent)

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally, we retain:

  • Client data for the duration of the business relationship plus 7 years
  • Marketing data until you withdraw consent
  • Website analytics data for up to 26 months
  • Legal compliance data as required by applicable laws

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Garbott Ltd

13a Bankside, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1JE, UK

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 1865 689798