Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12 June 2026  |  Version 1.0

Global Management Services Scotland ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information about you when you visit our website or engage with our services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

• Company: Global Management Services Scotland
• Address: Unit 4 Station Crescent Ind Estate, Station Road, Renfrew PA4 8RA
• Email: info@globalmgmtservices.uk
• Phone: +44 7777 483404

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

Data you provide directly

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name
• Any information included in messages or enquiries you send us

Data collected automatically

• Browser type and version
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website

We do not collect special category data (such as health, religion, or political opinions) and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes and on the following legal bases:

• To respond to enquiries and provide consultancy services — Lawful basis: legitimate interests / performance of a contract
• To send you information you have requested — Lawful basis: consent
• To improve our website and services — Lawful basis: legitimate interests
• To comply with legal obligations — Lawful basis: legal obligation

We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Enquiry and contact form data: up to 2 years from the date of last contact
• Client engagement records: 6 years from the end of the engagement (for legal and tax compliance)
• Website analytics data: up to 14 months

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — third parties who assist in operating our website or business (e.g. email hosting, website hosting), bound by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR obligations
• Legal requirements — where we are required to disclose data by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction

Where we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use our site (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data where there is no legitimate reason to retain it
• Right to restriction — request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@globalmgmtservices.uk. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Complaints

If you believe we have handled your personal data unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Website: ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact the ICO — please reach out to us first.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact:

• Email: info@globalmgmtservices.uk
• Phone: +44 7777 483404
• Post: Global Management Services Scotland, Unit 4 Station Crescent Ind Estate, Station Road, Renfrew PA4 8RA