Introduction
IT Fruit is fully committed to safeguarding personal data. This privacy statement outlines why and how we collect, use, and protect personal information, and informs individuals of their rights regarding their data. This statement applies to personal data provided by individuals, either directly or indirectly, in relation to IT Fruit’s services. The data we collect may be used for various purposes outlined in this statement, or as specified at the time of collection.
“IT Fruit,” “we,” or “us” refers to IT Fruit and its subsidiaries, affiliates, or service providers that may process your personal data. We act as data controllers and processors, ensuring that all personal information is handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Our Legal Grounds for Processing Your Data
We rely on several legal grounds for processing personal data, including:
- Legitimate Interests: In providing our IT and cybersecurity services, we process data to ensure effective and secure delivery of our services to clients and to run our business lawfully and efficiently. We aim to protect our clients’ systems and data while delivering tailored services.
- Compliance with Legal Obligations: In some cases, we may be legally required to process personal data to comply with regulatory or governmental obligations, particularly in areas such as data protection, cybersecurity laws, and fraud prevention.
- Performance of a Contract: If you engage us for services, we process your personal data as necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations.
- Consent: Where required, we will obtain your consent before processing personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications.
Transfers of Personal Data
In some cases, personal data may need to be transferred across borders, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When doing so, we ensure that such transfers are compliant with applicable data protection laws by:
- Transferring data to countries with adequate protection as recognized by the European Commission.
- Using standard contractual clauses or other legally approved mechanisms for data transfers to ensure that your personal data remains secure.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Providers
We may share personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services. These third parties may include IT infrastructure providers, cloud storage services, data analysis providers, and other support services essential to the operation of IT Fruit.
Any third parties we engage are required to comply with data protection obligations and only process personal data according to our instructions. These parties are also subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
Other Disclosures
In specific circumstances, we may disclose your personal data to:
- Legal Advisors: To protect our legal interests or in the event of legal disputes, we may share personal data with professional advisors.
- Law Enforcement or Regulatory Bodies: When required by law or regulation, we may disclose personal information to comply with requests from governmental or regulatory authorities.
- Events or Publications: If you request publications or attend events organized by IT Fruit, we may share necessary details with event organizers or publication distributors.
Security of Personal Data
IT Fruit takes data security very seriously. We have implemented technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. These measures include encryption, secure storage facilities, and access controls.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: If any of the data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
- Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Restriction: You can ask us to limit the processing of your personal data in specific situations.
- Portability: Where applicable, you can request that your data be transferred to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@itfruit.co.uk
Changes to the Privacy Statement
IT Fruit may update this privacy statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the last updated date will be reflected at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this statement periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.