Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06/02/2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Richard Carter Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.richardcarterltd.co.uk

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure way, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Location: United Kingdom
Website name: www.richardcarterltd.co.uk
Owner / Operator: Richard Carter Ltd
Contact email: sales.desk@richardcarterltd.co.uk

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Contact information (such as name and email address) when you contact us
Technical data, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
Usage data about how you use our website
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7)

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and operate the website
Respond to enquiries or messages
Improve website performance and user experience
Monitor and analyse usage and trends
Comply with legal obligations

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – where you have given clear permission
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

Website hosting providers
Analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics)
IT or security service providers

All third parties are required to respect your data and process it lawfully.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Ensure the site functions properly
Understand how visitors use the site
Improve performance and content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or to comply with legal requirements.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

Email: sales.desk@richardcarterltd.co.uk