Privacy & cookies

Updated: February 2026

Auctus PR & Communications Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit our website www.auctuspr.com, contact us or work with us.

It also explains your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who We Are

Auctus PR & Communications Ltd is a communications and public relations consultancy.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide to us:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Business name

  • Details about your enquiry or project

For example, when you:

  • submit a contact form

  • email us

  • work with us as a client, partner or supplier

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • browser type

  • device information

  • pages visited

  • time spent on the site

This helps us understand how people use our website and improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • respond to enquiries

  • provide services

  • manage client relationships

  • improve our website and communications

  • send relevant updates where you have agreed to receive them

  • maintain security and prevent misuse

We only collect information that is necessary and relevant.

Our Legal Basis For Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following:

  • Consent – where you have given permission (e.g., marketing emails)

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver services

  • Legitimate interests – for running and improving our business

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with trusted third parties who support our business, such as:

  • website and hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace)

  • analytics services

  • professional advisers

These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

When it is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

International Transfers

Some service providers may store or process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold about you

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request erasure of your data

  • object to or restrict processing

  • withdraw consent at any time

  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will appear on this page with a revised date.