Privacy Policy
Right to Be Forgotten Policy
Effective Date: December 6, 2024
Last Updated: December 6, 2024
At TACT Consulting, we respect your right to privacy and your right to request the deletion of your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This document outlines your “Right to Be Forgotten” and the process for submitting such requests.
1. What is the Right to Be Forgotten?
Under Article 17 of the UK GDPR, individuals have the right to request the deletion of their personal data when:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
- Consent for data processing has been withdrawn, and there are no other legal grounds for processing.
- You object to the processing of your data, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds for the processing.
- The data was unlawfully processed.
- The data must be deleted to comply with a legal obligation.
- The data was collected in relation to offering information society services to children.
2. When We May Decline a Deletion Request
We may deny your request for deletion if the processing of your personal data is necessary for:
- Compliance with a legal obligation.
- The establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
- Archiving purposes in the public interest, scientific or historical research, or statistical purposes, where deletion is likely to impair the achievement of the objectives.
- Exercising the right of freedom of expression and information.
3. How to Submit a Request
To exercise your Right to Be Forgotten, you may submit a written request via one of the following channels:
Email: contact@tact-consulting.co.uk
Mail:
TACT Consulting
Commerce House
Carlton Boulevard
Lincoln, England, LN2 4WJ
United Kingdom
4. What Information to Include in Your Request
To process your request efficiently, please include the following details:
- Your full name and any other identifiers used in your interactions with us.
- The type of personal data you wish to have deleted (e.g., email address, account details).
- Reason for deletion (optional but helpful).
- Proof of identity (to ensure the security of your data, we may request verification).
5. Timeline for Response
Once we receive your request, we will:
- Acknowledge your request within 7 business days.
- Review and process your request within one month.
- If your request is complex, we may extend this timeline by an additional two months and will notify you of the extension.
6. Outcomes of a Successful Request
Upon approval of your request, we will:
- Delete your personal data from our systems and notify any third parties processing your data on our behalf to do the same.
- Provide confirmation of the deletion.
If your request is denied, we will provide a clear explanation of the reasons for refusal and information on how to appeal or lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
7. Complaints and Further Assistance
If you are unsatisfied with how your request is handled, you may contact us directly or lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
By exercising your Right to Be Forgotten, you help us ensure transparency and compliance while safeguarding your privacy. For additional questions, feel free to contact us at contact@tact-consulting.co.uk.
