Data Protection and Privacy Policy

DE LA TIERRA LTD is committed to respecting the privacy and Personal Data of its employees, associated partners and clients. This policy statement sets out what Personal Data is held and how it is stored, accessed, used, and removed from our business.

USE OF DATA

Our business uses Personal Data where it is deemed relevant and appropriate for carrying out our work, employing staff, or appointing sub-contractors. Personal Identifiable Information, otherwise known as Personal Data, is held, where appropriate, for the following purposes: 

Trading relationships 

The import, export, and distribution of fresh produce and ingredients require Personal Data to facilitate trading goods and compliance with industry standards and legislation. 

Employment or subcontracting 

All employees and associated partners working with DE LA TIERRA LTD shall provide necessary information to demonstrate their appointment is appropriate. Examples include contracts, legal right to work, insurance and references. 

Client support 

Some projects or programmes may necessitate the use of Personal Data for analytical reasons on behalf of our clients. This could be through the analysis of existing client data or the use of consultations to exercise or improve services offered to clients. 

Newsletters 

DE LA TIERRA LTD offers individuals and organisations the opportunity to register themselves to receive communication from our firm. There shall be an opt-out option for receiving any of these communications from DE LA TIERRA LTD by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email sent or by contacting us. 

Technical services 

To detect, prevent and address technical issues.

LEGISLATION 

Personal Data collected shall be kept private and used in accordance with UK legislation. 

  • Data Protection Act 1998,
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Keeling Schedule, and
  • EC Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

DATA SECURITY

Personal Data is held securely within DE LA TIERRA LTD systems and accessed via two-factor authentication.

If the purpose of data use changes, the owner or provider of the data shall be informed and requested to give their consent to the change.

All Personal Data held by DE LA TIERRA LTD shall only be used for internal and client purposes and shall never be passed on to third parties, except where third parties are subcontracted to perform specific tasks on our behalf. They shall be obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Whereas DE LA TIERRA LTD shall strive to protect your Personal Data, it cannot guarantee its absolute security. No electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

DATA RETENTION

DE LA TIERRA LTD shall retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. DE LA TIERRA LTD shall retain Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce legal agreements and policies.

DE LA TIERRA LTD shall delete any old or obsolete Personal Data accordingly.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

DE LA TIERRA LTD may update its Privacy Policy from time to time. Notification of any changes to the Privacy Policy shall be posted on this page and communicated via other prominent notification means.

The current Privacy Policy and any revised versions shall be effective from the date shared in this document and communicated from the company website.

DE LA TIERRA LTD advises individuals and organisations to review this Privacy Policy for any changes periodically.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The services provided by DE LA TIERRA LTD are not intended for minors under 18. DE LA TIERRA LTD does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian of a child and are aware that they have provided any Personal Data, please contact us. Where Personal Data has inadvertently been collected from minors, DE LA TIERRA LTD shall take steps to remove the respective information.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

www.de-la-tierra.com contains links to third-party sites. You shall be directed to the respective third-party site by clicking on a third-party link.

DE LA TIERRA LTD has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

It is strongly recommended that you review the Privacy Policy of every site visited.

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