This policy covers the website forthimpex.co.uk and explains how Forth Import Export Ltd collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Who We Are
The data controller is Forth Import Export Ltd, a company registered in Scotland (Company No. SC880666), with its registered office at Stirling Enterprise Park, John Player Building, Stirling FK7 7RP.
For any data-related enquiries, contact us at info@forthimpex.co.uk or by post at the address above.
What Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when you actively provide it to us. This occurs in two ways:
Contact Form
When you submit an enquiry via our contact form, we collect:
- Your full name
- Your company name (optional)
- Your email address
- The nature of your enquiry
- The content of your message
Newsletter Signup
When you subscribe to the Forth Briefing, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
We do not collect sensitive personal data, payment information, or any data from minors.
How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiry — contact form submissions are processed solely to reply to your request
- To send you our newsletter — if you subscribe, we will send you market analysis and trade commentary via email
- To maintain our contact list — subscriber data is stored in Brevo (our email marketing platform) to manage newsletter delivery
Our lawful basis for processing contact form data is legitimate interests (responding to a business enquiry you initiated). Our lawful basis for newsletter data is consent (you opted in voluntarily).
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Third Parties We Share Data With
We use the following third-party services to operate this website. Each acts as a data processor on our behalf:
Formspree
Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree Inc. (USA). Formspree transmits your submission to us by email and stores a copy on their servers. Formspree is GDPR-compliant and operates under standard contractual clauses for international data transfers. Formspree Privacy Policy ↗
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
Newsletter subscriber data (name and email) is stored and managed by Brevo SAS (France). Brevo is GDPR-compliant and processes data within the EU. Brevo Privacy Policy ↗
Google Fonts
This website loads fonts from Google Fonts. When you visit the site, your browser makes a request to Google's servers, which may log your IP address. Google Privacy Policy ↗
Substack (intel.forthimpex.co.uk)
Our intelligence platform displays articles pulled from our Substack publication via their RSS feed. No personal data is shared with Substack through this integration.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Contact form submissions — retained for up to 12 months from the date of submission, or until the enquiry is resolved, whichever is sooner
- Newsletter subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — you can request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your data
- Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — you can request your data in a portable format
- Right to withdraw consent — if we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@forthimpex.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. This website does not set any first-party cookies directly. However, the following third-party services may set cookies when you use this site:
| Service | Cookie Purpose | Type | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fonts | Caches font files to improve loading speed | Functional | Google Policy |
| Formspree | May set a session cookie when the contact form is used to prevent spam submissions | Functional | Formspree Policy |
| Brevo | May set tracking cookies related to email open rates if you click a link in one of our emails | Analytics | Brevo Policy |
Because this site sets no first-party analytics or advertising cookies, and third-party cookies are limited to functional use, the privacy impact is minimal. If you wish to prevent cookies being set, you can configure your browser to block or delete them. Note that this may affect how the contact form functions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data:
- Email: info@forthimpex.co.uk
- Post: Forth Import Export Ltd, Stirling Enterprise Park, John Player Building, Stirling FK7 7RP
- Company No.: SC880666 (Registered in Scotland)