Privacy policy

Last Updated: 02/11/2025

BACKGROUND

KnightShift IT Ltd understands that your privacy matters and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of everyone who visits our website, www.knightshiftit.co.uk (“Our Site”), and we will only collect and use personal data in ways that are described in this policy and in a manner consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. Your continued use of Our Site indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information About Us

KnightShift IT Ltd
Registered in England & Wales: 16792691
Registered Address: Studio 9, 50-54 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS
Trading Address: Studio 9, 50-54 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS
Data Protection Officer: Mr A Ashgar
Email: info@knightshiftit.co.uk

We are the data controller.

2. What This Privacy Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies only to your use of Our Site. It does not apply to other websites that we may link to.

3. What Is Personal Data?

Personal data is information that identifies you as an individual, directly or indirectly. This may include your name, email address, IP address, device information, or other identifiers.

4. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
• Be informed about the collection and use of your personal data
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Have your personal data rectified if inaccurate
• Request erasure of your data in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing of your data
• Object to processing where applicable
• Withdraw consent where we rely on it
• Data portability where applicable

You may contact us using the details above to exercise these rights.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), though we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve matters first.

5. The Data We Collect and How We Collect It

Type of Data

How We Collect

Identity Information (name, company name if provided)

Contact forms

Contact Information (email address, phone number if supplied)

Contact forms

Technical Data (IP address, browser type/version, device type)

Automatically via Squarespace servers

Usage Data (interactions, page views, session activity)

Squarespace Analytics cookies

6. How We Use Personal Data & Legal Basis

Purpose

Data Used

Legal Basis

Answering enquiries

Contact & identity

Legitimate interest (responding to requests)

Providing services if you engage us

Contact & business info

Contract performance

Website improvement and security

Technical & usage data

Legitimate interest (website performance and security)

Compliance with legal obligations

Any required data

Legal obligation

7. Retention of Personal Data

Data Type

Retention Period

Enquiry emails

Up to 12 months

Client data (if contract formed)

Duration of contract + 6 years (legal obligation)

Technical/usage data

Up to 26 months (Squarespace standard analytics retention, SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

8. Where Data Is Stored

We store personal data in the UK and EEA. Squarespace may process website usage data in the US under approved safeguards (SCCs).

9. Sharing Personal Data

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with:
• Our website hosting provider (Squarespace)
• Professional advisors (legal/accounting) where legally necessary

If legally required, we may share data with regulators or authorities.

10. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies.

We use:
• Squarespace Analytics Cookies (session, performance, security, anti-fraud)
• Consent cookies to remember your cookie choices
• No advertising or behavioural tracking cookies
• Google Search Console (no cookies — search monitoring tool only)

Strictly necessary cookies are required for site security and operation.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser at any time, although some features may not function correctly if disabled.

11. Accessing Your Personal Data

You may request a copy of your personal data (Subject Access Request).
Email: info@knightshiftit.co.uk

We will respond within one month.

12. Contacting Us

If you have any questions, please contact:
Email: info@knightshiftit.co.uk
Post: KnightShift IT Ltd, Studio 9, 50-54 St Pauls Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here. Continued use of Our Site means you accept any updates and terms.