GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Our Commitment to GDPR

glimmer-bolt is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and protecting the personal data of individuals in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom.

Data Controller

glimmer-bolt acts as the data controller for personal information collected through our website and in the course of providing our services.

Contact Information:
glimmer-bolt
42 Bishopsgate
London, EC2N 4AH
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights

Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data and to complete incomplete data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, including:

• The data is no longer necessary for its original purpose
• You withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing
• You object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
• The data has been unlawfully processed

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making

You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produce legal or similarly significant effects.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your GDPR rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended by two months for complex requests.

Data Protection Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response and breach notification procedures

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For client records, we maintain data in accordance with Financial Conduct Authority requirements.

International Data Transfers

If we transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions confirming appropriate data protection levels
• Other mechanisms recognized under GDPR

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority.

ICO Contact Information:
Website: www.glimmer-bolt.com
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Updates to This Page

We may update this GDPR compliance information from time to time. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Contact Us

For questions about GDPR compliance or to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].