Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11 October 2026
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Who we are
This website, spotlightresearch.co.uk, is operated by Spotlight Research Ltd (“we”, “us”), registered in England & Wales, company number 00000000, registered office address. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website. Contact us at hello@spotlightresearch.co.uk.
What data we collect
- Messages you send us. If you email us we receive your email address, your name if you give it, and the content of your message.
- Technical data. Our hosting provider may keep standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages requested, date and time) for security and to keep the site running.
- Analytics data, only if you consent. See our Cookie Policy.
How and why we use it
| Purpose | Lawful basis (UK GDPR) |
|---|---|
| Replying to your enquiries | Legitimate interests, or steps taken at your request before entering a contract |
| Keeping the website secure and working | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Consent |
Sharing your data
We do not sell your data. We share it only with service providers who help us run the website and our business (for example hosting and email providers: list them), who act on our instructions. We may also disclose data where required by law.
International transfers
If a provider processes data outside the UK, we make sure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or an adequacy decision.
How long we keep it
We keep enquiry emails for as long as needed to respond and for up to 24 months afterwards, unless we start working together, in which case we keep records for as long as the law requires.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct or erase your personal data, to restrict or object to its use, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, email us at the address above.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113. We would appreciate the chance to put things right first.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last changed.