Last updated: January 2024

Our Commitment to Data Protection

calm-otter is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to providing a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. We have implemented this GDPR compliance statement to explain how we adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation.

Data Controller

calm-otter acts as the Data Controller for personal information collected through our website and during the provision of our vehicle rental services. Our registered address is:

Unit 7, Victoria Business Park
Oldham Road, Manchester
M40 2QR, United Kingdom

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

The UK GDPR provides you with certain rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will respond to your request within one month and provide the information free of charge unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.

Right to Rectification

If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or complete that information. We will respond to such requests within one month.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, including when the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or where you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or when processing is unlawful.

Right to Data Portability

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

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing of your personal data where we are relying on legitimate interests as the legal basis, or where processing is for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision Making

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including:

  • Encryption of personal data during transmission and at rest
  • Regular testing and evaluation of security measures
  • Staff training on data protection responsibilities
  • Access controls limiting who can view personal data
  • Secure disposal procedures for personal data

Data Breach Procedures

We have procedures in place to detect, investigate, and report personal data breaches. Where a breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you without undue delay and will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

International Data Transfers

We primarily process and store personal data within the United Kingdom. Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or binding corporate rules.

Data Protection Officer

While we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer under the UK GDPR, we have designated a data protection lead who can be contacted for any data protection queries:

Email: [email protected]

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please submit a request to us using the following contact details:

Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection, calm-otter, Unit 7, Victoria Business Park, Oldham Road, Manchester, M40 2QR

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to your request within one month, though this period may be extended by a further two months where necessary.

Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we have handled your personal data or responded to your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office:

Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Updates to This Statement

We may update this GDPR compliance statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.