Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Thomas Callum Associates Limited – Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

Thomas Callum Associates Limited (TCA) need to collect and use certain types of information about the individuals or service users we come into contact with in order to carry on our work.

  1. Data Controller

TCA is the Data Controller under the Act, which means that it determines what purposes personal information held will be used.  It is also responsible for notifying the Information        Commissioner of the data it holds or is likely to hold and the general purposes that this data will be used for.

  1. Disclosure

TCA process personal information to enable us to provide services, maintain our own accounts and records and to support and manage our staff. TCA regards the lawful and correct treatment of personal information as very important to successful working and to maintaining the confidence of those with whom we deal. TCA intends to ensure that personal information is treated lawfully and correctly.

  1. Type/Classes of Information Processed

We process information relevant to the above disclosure. This may include personal details (name, contact details), financial details, goods or services.

  1. Who the Information is processed about
  •       Customers and clients
  •       Suppliers
  •       Professional experts and consultants
  •       Enquirers and complainants
  1. Who the Information may be shared with

We may sometimes need to share the personal information we process with the individual themselves and also with other organisations.

  1. Data Storage

Information/ records relating to service users will be stored securely and will only be accessible to authorised staff.  Information will be stored for only as long as it is needed or required statute and will be disposed of appropriately.

  1. Data Access & Accuracy

All individuals/service users have the right to access the information TCA holds about them. We will also take reasonable steps to ensure that this information is kept up to date.

This policy will be updated as necessary to reflect best practice in data management, security and control to ensure compliance with any changes or amendments made to the Data Protection Act 1998.

TCA are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting personal information.  We will be transparent about the information we collect and what we will do with it.  We will use the information you give us (such as your name, contact details) to provide you with services you have requested.  We take great care to protect the personal information you provide to us.  We have measures in place to protect your information and keep it secure.  We will respect your data protection rights and aim to give you control over your own information.

In case of any queries or questions in relation to this policy please contact The Data Protection Officer, Thomas Callum Associates Limited, 69a Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent DA5 1AA or email at office@thomascallum.com