Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Fourth Root is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

  • Identity data (name, username)

  • Contact data (email address, phone number)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type)

  • Usage data (how you use our website/services)

  • Marketing preferences

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions (forms, emails, sign-ups)

  • Automated technologies (cookies, analytics)

  • Third parties (e.g., payment providers)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and manage services

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing communications (if you opt in)

  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on:

  • Consent

  • Contractual necessity

  • Legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services)

6. Data Sharing

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (IT, payment processors)

  • Professional advisers

  • Authorities (if required by law)

We ensure all third parties respect your data and comply with UK GDPR.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including legal and accounting requirements.

10. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Access to your data

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

11. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. See our Cookie Policy for more details.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact: