Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
At DeskMasters Ltd ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data — including through cookies and similar technologies — when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
DeskMasters Ltd is a UK-based outsourcing company offering business support services. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the "data controller" of your personal information.
Contact:
info@deskmasters.co.uk
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Name & Email Address - When you complete our discovery call form
Live Chat Messages - When you use our AI chat to contact us
IP Address & Device Info - For analytics, troubleshooting, and security
Cookies & Usage Data - To improve functionality, analytics, and marketing (see below)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Schedule and manage discovery calls
Respond to AI chat messages
Improve our website and services
Conduct basic marketing or analytics (if enabled and with your consent)
Ensure security and performance
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Consent – for cookies, analytics, and marketing
Contract – to provide requested services or communication
Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our website
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to improve user experience, enable website features, and collect usage statistics.
Cookies We May Use:
Essential - Required for core site functionality (e.g., form submission, AI chat)
Analytics (planned) - To measure site traffic and understand how visitors interact
Marketing (planned) - To display relevant ads or measure campaigns
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
Accept or reject optional cookies
Adjust preferences via browser settings or through our cookie banner
See our full Cookie Notice for more detail.
6. Who We Share Data With
We may share your data with trusted third parties including:
Email or CRM providers
Live chat service providers
Analytics or marketing platforms (if used)
All third parties are required to meet UK data protection standards.
7. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary:
Contact form data: up to 12 months
Chat data: up to 6 months
Cookie and analytics data: as per platform defaults or until withdrawn
8. Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw your consent at any time
File a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@deskmasters.co.uk
9. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to secure your data, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and periodic reviews of third-party services.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in how we process personal data or use cookies. Any updates will be posted here with a new "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or your data, contact us at: info@deskmasters.co.uk