GDPR Compliance Statement

Last updated: September 1, 2026

Our Commitment to Data Protection

harbor-whale is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This page explains how we comply with these regulations and your rights as a data subject.

Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection legislation, harbor-whale is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Contact details:
harbor-whale
152 Kensington High Street
London W8 7RG
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes, such as marketing communications
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, or to take steps before entering into a contract
• Legal obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
• Legitimate interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided your rights do not override those interests

Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Object to Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

How to Exercise Your Rights

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. If your request is complex or we receive multiple requests, we may extend this period by two further months, and we will inform you of this extension.

Data Security Measures

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

• Encryption of personal data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection responsibilities
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

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 and within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where feasible.

International Data Transfers

We primarily process data within the United Kingdom. If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling in ways that produce legal effects or similarly significantly affect you.

Data Protection Officer

While we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer, we have designated a data protection contact who oversees our compliance with data protection legislation. You can contact them at [email protected].

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

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

Changes 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.