Dickson Davis Privacy Policy

Dickson Davis is providing this information so that you know what data we hold for you and why and how we keep your data protected in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your personal data – what is it?

Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in the data controller’s possession or likely to come into such possession. The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679.(GDPR)

Who are we?

Dickson Davis is the data controller (contact details below). This means it decides how your personal data is processed and for what purposes.

What information are we collecting?

We collect any information you submit to us via the contact forms on our website, or via direct email. We also collect data on visitors to our website using Google Analytics, but this information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify an individual. Our service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us therefore if you click on a third party link we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites.

How do we process your personal data?

Dickson Davis complies with its obligations under (GDPR):

  • By keeping personal data up to date
  • By storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data.
  • By protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.

We use your personal data for the following purposes: -

  • To provide and maintain our service
  • To gather analysis or information so that we can improve our service
  • To administer individuals records
  • To maintain our own accounts and records.
  • To operate the Dickson Davis website and deliver the services that individuals have requested.
  • To inform individuals of services running at Dickson Davis.
  • To contact individuals of potential new services that may be offered.

What is the legal basis for processing your personal data?

Depending on the activity your data is used for, we will rely on one of the following conditions for processing: a legitimate interest; a legal obligation; or your consent to process your data, as explained below.

"GDPR Article 6(1)(a) – Consent of the data subject" We will only email you about our, services and opportunities which are relevant to Dickson Davis and our services, or call registered numbers, if we have your express consent to do so.

"GDPR Article 6(1)(f) – Necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests, rights or freedoms of the data subject."

We will hold data relating to any service you participated in as a Dickson Davis service user, including your name, contact details, service details, and dates under 6(1)(f) of the (GDPR)for the purpose of monitoring our activity and to provide you with the information.

Sharing your personal data

We will not disclose your personal data or organisational data to third parties, except where we are permitted or required to do so by yourself or (GDPR).

How long do we keep your personal data?

We keep your personal data for no longer than reasonably necessary and only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Your rights and your personal data

Unless subject to an exemption (under GDPR), you have the following rights with respect to your personal data: -

  • The right to request a copy of your personal data which Dickson Davis holds about you.
  • The right to request that Dickson Davis corrects any personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or out of date.
  • The right to request your personal data is erased where it is no longer necessary for Dickson Davis to retain such data.
  • The right to withdraw your consent to the processing at any time.
  • The right to request that Dickson Davis provide the data subject with his/her personal data and where possible, to transmit that data directly to another data controller, (known as the right to data portability), (where applicable).
  • The right, where there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data, to request a restriction is placed on further processing.
  • The right to object to the processing of personal data, (where applicable).
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office.

Further processing

If Dickson Davis wishes to use your personal data for a new purpose, not covered by this Privacy Notice, then we will provide you with a new notice explaining the new use prior to commencing the processing and setting out the relevant purposes and processing conditions.

Where and whenever necessary, we will seek your prior consent to the new processing.

To exercise all relevant rights or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
By visiting this page on our website: http://www.dicksondavis.co.uk/contact