Data Protection Policy
Last updated: 18th January 2025​
​​​Introduction​
EngagePro Solutions Ltd ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the personal data of our clients, employees, and stakeholders in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy outlines how we collect, process, store, and secure personal data.​
Scope
This policy applies to:
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All employees, contractors, and partners of EngagePro Solutions Ltd.
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All personal data processed by EngagePro Solutions Ltd, including that of clients, prospects, and employees.
Key Definitions
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
Data Subject: The individual to whom the personal data relates.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, such as collection, storage, or deletion.
Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data (EngagePro Solutions Ltd).
Principles of Data Protection
We adhere to the following principles when processing personal data:
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Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency: We process data lawfully and transparently.
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Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not processed further in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
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Data Minimisation: We collect only the data necessary for the purpose.
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Accuracy: Personal data is accurate and kept up to date.
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Storage Limitation: Data is retained only for as long as necessary.
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Integrity and Confidentiality: Personal data is processed securely to protect against unauthorised access, loss, or damage.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
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Contractual necessity: To deliver services to clients.
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Consent: For marketing communications (where applicable).
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Legal obligation: To comply with laws such as tax and employment regulations.
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Legitimate interests: For business purposes such as client relationship management.
Rights of Data Subjects
Data subjects have the following rights under the UK GDPR:
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Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold.
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Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal data where it is no longer necessary.
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Right to Restrict Processing: Request the limitation of how we process data.
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Right to Data Portability: Receive data in a machine-readable format.
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Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
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Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
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Right to Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Collection and Processing
We collect and process personal data:
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Directly from data subjects (e.g., clients providing contact details)
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From publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn or company websites).
Data is processed for purposes such as:
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Delivering services to clients.
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Managing client relationships and communication.
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Processing payments and fulfilling legal obligations.​
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including:
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Access Control: Restricting access to authorised personnel only.
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Encryption: Securing sensitive data during transmission.
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Regular Audits: Conducting periodic reviews of data protection practices.
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Training: Providing data protection training to employees.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
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Client data: Retained for 5 years after the conclusion of services.
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Employee data: Retained for 7 years after employment ends, in line with legal requirements.
After the retention period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell personal data. Data may be shared:
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​With trusted third parties for business operations (e.g., payment processors, IT providers) under confidentiality agreements.
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With legal authorities if required by law.
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If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Data Breach Policy
In the event of a data breach:
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We will assess the nature and impact of the breach.
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Notify the ICO within 72 hours if the breach poses a risk to data subjects.
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Inform affected data subjects without undue delay if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms.
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Document the breach, including its causes, impact, and remediation measures.
Roles and Responsibilities
Data Protection Officer (DPO): The Director oversees compliance with data protection laws.
Employees: Must follow this policy and report any data protection concerns to the DPO.
Complaints and Queries
If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: info@engageprosolutions.co.uk
Phone: 01268 975 258
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If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Updates to This Policy
This policy will be reviewed annually or when significant changes occur. The latest version will always be available on our website or upon request.
