Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 Dec 25

Grit & Growth (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Business Name: Grit & Growth
Data Controller: Grit & Growth
Contact Email: info@gritandgrowthyouth.co.uk
Business Address: Swift Street, Dunfermline, KY11

For the purposes of data protection law, Grit & Growth is the “data controller” responsible for your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:
Name
Email address
Contact details
Information submitted via contact forms
Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
Website usage data (pages visited, time on site)
We only collect personal data that is necessary for legitimate business purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries or contact requests
Provide services or information you request
Improve our website and user experience
Communicate with you where you have given consent
Meet legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

Consent – where you have given clear permission

Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business

Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics tools)
Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)
Authorities were legally required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with the law.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries deemed to provide adequate protection.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be shown at the top.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Grit & Growth
Email: info@gritandgrowthyouth.co.uk
Address: Swift Street, Dunfermline, KY11