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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who We Are

The Straw Hat Group ("we", "us", "our") is your embedded content partner based in Southampton, UK. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Contact: james.gayle@strawhatsocial.com · 07865 241582

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and company name (via contact and guide request forms)
  • Sector and company size information
  • Messages and enquiry content you submit
  • Cookie preferences and basic usage data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide requested information
  • Deliver our content and marketing services
  • Send you relevant resources you have requested
  • Improve our website and services

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you submit a form or accept cookies
  • Legitimate interest: To respond to enquiries and improve our services
  • Contractual necessity: To deliver services you have engaged us for

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools). All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Form submissions are retained for up to 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at james.gayle@strawhatsocial.com.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

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