1. Introduction
1.1. HUC Corporation Ltd ("HUC," "we," "us," "our") maintains absolute discretion in the collection, processing, and management of personal data while ensuring compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, and related regulations.
1.2. Contact Information:
• Data Protection Officer
• Email: compliance@hucouncil.com
• Address: 124 Kemp House, City Road, London, England, EC1V 2NX
1.3. ICO Registration: C1594721
1.4. Version 2.0
1.5. Last Updated: November 2024
2. Definitions
2.1. Personal Data
• Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person
• Includes but is not limited to names, contact details, online identifiers, location data, and any identifying factors
• We retain sole discretion in determining what constitutes personal data
2.2. Processing
• Any operation performed on personal data
• Includes collection, recording, storage, use, disclosure, erasure
• Methods and means determined exclusively by us
2.3. Data Subject
• An identified or identifiable natural person
• Rights subject to our verification and procedures
• Exercise of rights may incur reasonable fees
2.4. Special Categories of Personal Data
• Sensitive personal data including health, biometric, genetic data
• Subject to enhanced protection as we deem appropriate
• Processing conditions determined by us within legal parameters
3. Data Protection Principles
While maintaining our operational discretion, we observe the following principles:
3.1. Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
• We process data in accordance with applicable laws
• We determine appropriate processing methods
• We provide notices as legally required
• We maintain discretion in implementation
3.2. Purpose Limitation
• We process data for purposes we determine appropriate
• We may modify purposes with notice
• We reserve right to process for compatible purposes
• We determine what constitutes compatible use
3.3. Data Minimization
• We collect data we deem necessary
• We determine appropriate data scope
• We maintain discretion in data collection
• We define necessity criteria
3.4. Accuracy
• We maintain data accuracy as we deem appropriate
• We implement verification methods we select
• We determine update frequencies
• We reserve right to assess accuracy claims
3.5. Storage Limitation
• We retain data for periods we determine necessary
• We maintain discretion in retention periods
• We modify retention schedules as needed
• We determine deletion criteria
3.6. Integrity and Confidentiality
• We implement security measures we deem appropriate
• We determine protection levels
• We modify security measures without notice
• We accept no absolute guarantees
3.7. Accountability
• We maintain records as we deem appropriate
• We determine compliance methods
• We implement controls we select
• We reserve right to modify procedure
4. Scope and Authority
4.1. Policy Application
• Binding on all individuals whose data we process
• Subject to unilateral modification at our discretion
• Our interpretation of terms is final and conclusive
4.2. Authority
• We maintain absolute authority over data processing
• Our decisions regarding data handling are final
• We reserve right to reject any requests deemed unreasonable
5. Our Rights
5.1. Data Collection and Processing
• Collect any data we deem necessary
• Process data using methods we determine appropriate
• Retain data for periods we consider suitable
• Share data with third parties as we deem necessary
5.2. Policy Management
• Modify this policy without prior notice
• Implement changes immediately
• Determine application and interpretation
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data under any applicable legal basis:
• Legal obligation
• Contract performance
• Legitimate interests (as determined solely by us)
• Consent (where legally required)
• Vital interests
• Public interest
7. Data Subject Rights
7.1. Statutory Rights (subject to our verification and procedures)
• Access requests
• Correction requests
• Deletion requests
• Processing objections
7.2. Limitations
• All rights subject to our assessment
• Reasonable fees may apply
• We may reject excessive requests
• Our legitimate interests prevail
• Subject to our verification requirements
8. Security Measures
8.1. Implementation
• We determine appropriate security measures
• No absolute guarantees provided
• We accept no liability for breaches
8.2. Breach Management
• We determine breach severity
• We control notification process
• We manage response procedures
9. International Transfers
We may transfer data internationally:
• As business needs require
• Subject to safeguards we deem appropriate
• Within legal frameworks we select
10. Liability Limitations
10.1. General Exclusions
• Maximum limitation permitted by law
• No liability for consequential losses
• Force majeure exclusions apply
10.2. Specific Exclusions
• No liability for authorized processing
• No liability for security incidents
• No liability for third-party actions
11. Changes to Policy
We reserve absolute right to:
• Modify policy at any time
• Apply changes without notice
• Determine effective dates