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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12 September 2025
1. Who we are
Harrington Reed is a trading name of 36ALPHA Ltd (registered in England & Wales, company number 10379693). Registered office: 3 The Precincts, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5PB. In this notice “we”, “us”, “our” means 36ALPHA Ltd.
We are the data controller for the personal data described in this notice (unless stated otherwise). Our website (the Site) is hosted on Wix.com Ltd (Wix).
How to contact us: support@harringtonreed.com or write to the registered office above.
We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer; you can contact us using the details above.
2. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal data when you visit or interact with our Site or communicate with us. It does not cover third‑party websites you may access via links on our Site.
3. What data we collect
a) Data you provide directly
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Contact details: name, email address, phone number (if provided), and the content of your message or enquiry.
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Marketing preferences (if you opt in).
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Job applications (if you apply via our Site or email): CV/resumé, cover letter and any information you provide.
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Technical and usage data such as IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, and interactions with the Site. This may be collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8 and our Cookie Policy).
b) Data collected automatically
c) Special category data
We do not intentionally collect special category data via the Site. Please do not include sensitive information in free‑text fields.
4. Why we use your data (purposes) and our legal bases
We use personal data for the purposes below. Each purpose has a lawful basis under UK GDPR:
Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis |
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Legal and regulatory | Record‑keeping, accounting, defending or exercising legal claims | Legal obligation; Legitimate interests |
Recruitment | Reviewing applications and contacting candidates | Legitimate interests (hire staff); Legal obligation where applicable |
Marketing communications | Sending updates where you have opted in; managing unsubscribes | Consent (you can withdraw at any time) |
Operate, secure and improve the Site | Hosting, troubleshooting, analytics (limited), detecting/preventing abuse | Legitimate interests (provide a reliable, secure website) |
Respond to enquiries and provide information | Handling contact‑form messages, emails, or phone enquiries | Legitimate interests (to run our business and respond to enquiries); Contract if your enquiry relates to services we are providing or preparing to provide |
5. Cookies and similar technologies
Our Site is hosted on Wix and may use cookies and similar technologies for essential website functions, security, analytics, and (if enabled) marketing integrations. Details of cookies in use, their purposes, and lifespans are set out in our Cookie Policy (linked from the Site footer). Where required, we will request your consent via a cookie banner and you can update your choices at any time.
6. Who we share data with
We share personal data only as needed for the purposes in Section 4:
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Wix.com Ltd (site hosting, infrastructure, security, product features). Wix acts as our processor for most site‑hosting functions. For some limited activities (e.g., service analytics, platform security or compliance), Wix may act as an independent controller – see Wix’s privacy policy for details.
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Email and productivity providers (e.g., email hosting, customer support inboxes) to communicate with you and manage enquiries.
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Professional advisers (accountants, legal counsel) and authorities where required by law.
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Recruitment tools (if used) to process applications.
We do not intentionally collect special category data via the Site. Please do not include sensitive information in free‑text fields.
When you interact with our Site, Wix may process certain visitor data (“Users‑of‑Users information”) on our behalf, such as IP address, device information, and usage data. Wix may also use tools such as heatmaps, session recordings, and automated systems to help us monitor performance, prevent fraud, and improve user experience. If you engage with third‑party features (such as social media logins, apps, or widgets offered via Wix), those providers may collect data directly, and their privacy policies will apply.
7. International transfers
Some service providers (including Wix) may process data in countries outside the UK. Where this occurs, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses and additional measures, or a relevant adequacy decision. You can contact us for further details of these safeguards.
4. Why we use your data (purposes) and our legal bases
We use personal data for the purposes below. Each purpose has a lawful basis under UK GDPR:
Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis |
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Legal and regulatory | Record‑keeping, accounting, defending or exercising legal claims | Legal obligation; Legitimate interests |
Recruitment | Reviewing applications and contacting candidates | Legitimate interests (hire staff); Legal obligation where applicable |
Marketing communications | Sending updates where you have opted in; managing unsubscribes | Consent (you can withdraw at any time) |
Operate, secure and improve the Site | Hosting, troubleshooting, analytics (limited), detecting/preventing abuse | Legitimate interests (provide a reliable, secure website) |
Respond to enquiries and provide information | Handling contact‑form messages, emails, or phone enquiries | Legitimate interests (to run our business and respond to enquiries); Contract if your enquiry relates to services we are providing or preparing to provide |
8. Retention – how long we keep data
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above and to meet legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Typical retention periods are:
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Enquiries: up to 24 months after our last interaction.
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Client/business correspondence and records: up to 7 years for accounting and tax purposes.
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Marketing preferences: until you withdraw consent or we become aware details are out‑of‑date.
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Job applications: typically 6 months after the process ends (unless you agree to a longer period).
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Cookies: as set out in the Cookie Policy.
9. Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have rights which may include: to be informed, access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection (including to direct marketing), and data portability (where processing is based on consent or contract and automated). You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time where that is our legal basis.
To exercise any right, contact us using the details in Section 1. We will respond within one month (subject to extensions allowed by law). We may need to verify your identity.
10. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no website is completely secure; please take suitable precautions when communicating with us online.
11. Children
Our Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data relating to children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Third‑party links
Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy notices of every site you visit.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this notice from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date.
14. Questions or complaints
If you have questions about this notice or how we handle your data, please contact us (Section 1). You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113. We would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns first.