Privacy Policy

You will find a copy of our Privacy Policy below.

If you have any further concerns, we will be happy to discuss them and can be contacted at data@acronyms.co.uk.

Acronyms will only process your data if there is a lawful basis to do so.

We have outlined the lawful bases we have for processing personal data, with regard to the different relationships we have with individuals and businesses.

If you have any questions or concerns about the lawful basis we have for processing your data please email us at data@acronyms.co.uk.

The Information Commissioner’s Office provides more information on the lawful bases for processing data. If you’d like to find out more, you can do so here.

For Your Reference

Acronyms Privacy Policy
Acronyms & Your Personal Data (Information for your employees)

Cookies Policy

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Prospect: A business that has requested Acronyms take specific steps before entering a contract. For example, hold a meeting about Acronyms’ products or services.

Lawful Basis: Contract

“The processing is necessary for a contract you have with the individual, or because they have asked you to take specific steps before entering into a contract.”
Client: A business that has an active service contract with Acronyms or has purchased a product from Acronyms in the previous 12 months.

Lawful Basis: Contract

“The processing is necessary for a contract you have with the individual, or because they have asked you to take specific steps before entering into a contract.”
Former Client: A business that purchased an Acronyms product more than 12 months ago or formerly had an Acronyms service contract.

Lawful Basis: Legal Obligation

“The processing is necessary for you to comply with the law (not including contractual obligations).”

Financial records are kept for legal purposes. We will endeavour to use company information for invoices etc. as much as possible. However, if personal information has been used, we may need to keep such records to comply with financial regulations.

Lawful Basis: Legitimate Interests

“The processing is necessary for your legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party unless there is a good reason to protect the individual’s personal data which overrides those legitimate interests.”

Records such as Support Desk tickets are kept as proof of instruction. This proof helps in the event of disputes (why was this done?), future problem resolution (how was this set up?) or in the event of criminal activity investigation (we’ve had a cyber attack and need to know ‘X’).

The Right to be Forgotten

We respect an individual’s right to be forgotten. If you would like Acronyms to remove data that we may hold on you, please us at data@acronyms.co.uk. They will be happy to work together with you and/or your business/employers to ensure that all personal data is removed or where this is not possible limited as much as possible.

All businesses that have not worked with Acronyms within the previous five years in any capacity will have their data deleted entirely.
Supplier/Business Associate: A business that supplies Acronyms with products or services for resale or business services to aid Acronyms’ business objectives.

Lawful Basis: Contract

“The processing is necessary for a contract you have with the individual, or because they have asked you to take specific steps before entering into a contract.”
3rd Party: A business that Acronyms would like to have a business relationship with.

Lawful Basis: Consent

“The individual has given clear consent for you to process their personal data for a specific purpose.”