Reasons/purposes for processing information

We process personal information to enable us to sell our goods and services to our customers; to promote and advertise our services; maintain our own accounts and records and to support and manage our employees.

Type/classes of information processed

Type/classes of information processed. We process information relating to the above reasons/purposes. This information

• personal details
• good and services
• financial details
• family details
• lifestyle and social circumstances
• education and employment details

Who the information is processed about

We process personal information about:

• customers
• suppliers
• professional advisers and consultants
• enquirers
• employees

Who the information may be shared with

We sometimes need to share the personal information we process with the individual themself and also with other organisations. Where this is necessary we are required to comply with all aspects of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). What follows is a description of the types of organisations we may need to share some of the personal information we process with for one or more reasons.

Where necessary or required we share information with:

• current, past or prospective employers
• educators and examining bodies
• family, associates and representatives of the person whose personal data we are processing
• employment and recruitment agencies
• business associates
• suppliers
• financial organisations
• consultants and professional advisers
• credit reference agencies
• debt collection agencies
• recruitment agencies
• central government

Undertaking research

Personal information is also processed in order to undertake research. For this reason the information processed may include name, contact details, family details, lifestyle and social circumstances, financial details, good and services. The sensitive types of information may include physical or mental health details, racial or ethnic origin and religious or other beliefs. This information is about survey respondents. Where necessary or required this information may be shared with customers and clients, agents, service providers, survey and research organisations.

Consulting and advisory services

Information is processed for consultancy and advisory services that are offered. For this reason the information processed may include name, contact details, family details, financial details, and the goods and services provided. This information maybe about customers and clients. Where necessary this information is shared with the data subject themselves, business associates and other professional advisers, current, past or prospective employers and service providers.