Privacy policy

This policy explains how Auto ML (“we”) handles personal data when you visit auto-ml.digital or enquire about our grant compliance services. We follow the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data controller

Auto ML, 83 Park Place, Carse, PA29 3JX, United Kingdom. Email: hello@auto-ml.digital. Phone: +44 079 4453 4111.

Data we collect

• Contact details you submit via the enquiry form (name, email, optional phone, message, service interest).
• Correspondence you send by email or phone.
• Technical data such as browser type and pages viewed if you accept analytics cookies.
• Client engagement data necessary to deliver audits and related services under contract.

Purposes and lawful bases

• Responding to enquiries — legitimate interests and, where applicable, steps prior to contract.
• Delivering contracted services — performance of a contract.
• Improving the website with analytics — consent, where you accept optional cookies.
• Meeting legal and regulatory obligations — legal obligation.

Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with IT or email providers who process it on our instructions, professional advisers, or authorities when required by law. Client audit files are shared only as agreed in the engagement letter (for example with your named contacts or, with your instruction, a funder).

Retention

Enquiry messages are kept for up to 24 months unless you become a client. Engagement records are retained for at least six years after the engagement ends, or longer where professional or legal requirements apply.

International transfers

Where tools store data outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

Your rights

You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, or data portability where applicable. You may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). To exercise rights, email hello@auto-ml.digital.

Cookies

See our cookie policy for details of essential and optional cookies and how to change your preference.

Children

Our services are directed at organisations and adults. We do not knowingly collect data from children.