Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 July 2025

1. Who We Are

Future Group Ltd (“we”/”us”/”our”) is the data controller.
Registered in England & Wales (No. 07347130), registered office: 12 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Essex, IG10 3TZ.
For queries or complaints, please contact info@future-group.uk.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:
– Identity & contact data: name, email, phone, job title, company
– Connection details: IP address, browser, device information, visit timestamps
– Usage and cookies: browsing behaviour on our sites, analytics details

We collect directly supplied data (e.g. via forms) and automatically generated data (e.g. cookies, via website).

3. Why We Process Your Data & Legal Basis

Purpose | Data Types | Legal Basis | Retention Period

Operating our website | Connection & usage data | Legitimate interest | 12 months
Responding to enquiries | Identity & contact details | Contract / legitimate interest | 6 months after resolution
Sending marketing (if opted-in) | Contact details | Consent | Until opt-out or 36 months
Analytics/cookie performance | Cookies usage | Consent (where required) | 12 months

We rely on UK GDPR Article 6 lawful bases: consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests. Sensitive data collected with explicit consent where relevant.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies (no consent needed) and non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, marketing), for which we obtain clear, affirmative consent via a cookie banner. Consent can be withdrawn anytime by updating your preferences. We do not tie access to services into giving consent—there’s no “consent or pay” requirement.

5. Who We Share Data With

We may share data with:
– Service providers (e.g. email systems, CRM, website hosts) — always under data-processor agreements
– Legal or regulatory bodies if required
– New owners if business assets are acquired; in that case, data remains protected

We include a clear list of third-party providers and whether data transfers occur outside the UK. Transfers outside the UK or EEA rely on UK adequacy decisions or approved standard contractual clauses.

6. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, safeguards such as adequacy decisions or contractual clauses are in place. You can request a copy of these at any time.

7. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
– Access your personal data
– Rectify any inaccuracies
– Erase (“right to be forgotten”)
– Restrict processing
– Data portability
– Object to certain processing (including profiling)
– Withdraw consent easily at any time
– Complain to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Wilmslow SK9 5AF; www.ico.org.uk)

8. Automated Decision‑Making

We do not engage in any significant automated decision-making or profiling unless explicitly disclosed. If this changes, we will inform affected individuals and provide opt-outs or human review options.

9. How Long We Keep Your Data

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary:
– Website use data: up to 12 months
– Enquiry records: up to 6 months after closure
– Marketing consent records: up to 36 months unless you withdraw consent earlier

10. Data Security

We implement technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data (e.g. encryption, access control, staff awareness). If a breach occurs, we will notify affected individuals and the ICO as required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect legal or operational changes (e.g. June 2025 Data Use & Access Act). Updated versions will be published here with a clear revision date. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of any changes.

12. How to Contact Us

Email: info@future-group.uk
Postal: Data Protection Officer, Future Group Ltd, 12 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Essex, IG10 3TZ
ICO complaints: www.ico.org.uk