GDPR Compliance

Last updated: September 8, 2026

Our commitment to data protection

ochreshore is committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page explains how we fulfil our obligations as a data controller and how you can exercise your rights under data protection law.

Data controller details

ochreshore acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and in the course of providing environmental consulting services.

Contact details:
ochreshore Environmental Consulting
42 Rodney Street
Liverpool, L1 9AA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Lawful basis for processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so. The legal bases we rely on include:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our enquiry form, you give explicit consent for us to process your data for the stated purpose
• Contract: Processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
• Legitimate interests: We process technical data to maintain website security and functionality, which serves our legitimate business interests while respecting your rights
• Legal obligation: We may process data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including accounting and tax obligations

Your data protection rights

Under UK GDPR, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

Right to be informed

You have the right to clear, transparent information about how we collect and use your personal data. This information is provided through our Privacy Policy and this GDPR page.

Right of access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. This is known as a Subject Access Request (SAR). We will respond to SARs within one month and provide the information free of charge unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

Right to rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data and to have incomplete data completed. We will respond to rectification requests within one month.

Right to erasure

Also known as the 'right to be forgotten', you have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including:

• The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected
• You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing
• You object to processing based on legitimate interests and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
• The data was unlawfully processed

This right is not absolute. We may be required to retain certain data to comply with legal obligations.

Right to restrict processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances, including when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to data portability

Where processing is based on consent or contract and is carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. We will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms.

Rights related to automated decision-making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects. ochreshore does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling.

How to exercise your rights

To exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at [email protected] with the following information:

• Your full name
• The specific right you wish to exercise
• Sufficient information to identify your personal data in our systems

We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

Response timeframes

We will respond to requests to exercise your rights within one month of receipt. In complex cases or when we receive multiple requests, we may extend this period by two months and will inform you of any extension within the initial month.

Data protection principles

We adhere to the following data protection principles required by UK GDPR:

• Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: We process data lawfully, fairly, and transparently
• Purpose limitation: We collect data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes only
• Data minimisation: We collect only data that is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary
• Accuracy: We take reasonable steps to ensure data is accurate and kept up to date
• Storage limitation: We retain data only for as long as necessary for the stated purposes
• Integrity and confidentiality: We implement appropriate security measures to protect data
• Accountability: We demonstrate compliance with these principles

Data breach notification

In the event of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay. We will also notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by law.

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk

Updates to this information

We may update this GDPR compliance information periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material updates will be communicated through website notice.