Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Our Commitment to Data Protection
Meridia Group respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect data when you interact with our website and services.
We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your trust matters to us, and we handle your information with appropriate care and transparency.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact forms or communicate with us, you may provide:
- • Name and professional title
- • Email address and contact telephone number
- • Organization name and business information
- • Details about your inquiry or service requirements
- • Any additional information you choose to share in correspondence
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically:
- • IP address and approximate geographic location
- • Browser type and version, operating system details
- • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- • Referring website and search terms used to find our site
- • Device information and screen resolution
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance website functionality and analyze usage patterns. Detailed information about our cookie usage can be found in our Cookie Policy. You control which cookies are active through your preferences.
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision and Communication
We use your personal information to:
- • Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information about our services
- • Communicate regarding potential engagements or ongoing analytical work
- • Send relevant information about our services that may interest you
- • Maintain records of our professional interactions and correspondence
Website Improvement and Analytics
We analyze website usage data to:
- • Understand how visitors interact with our website and content
- • Identify technical issues and improve website performance
- • Develop new features and enhance user experience
- • Optimize content to better serve visitor interests and needs
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on legitimate interests in operating our business, fulfilling contractual obligations when you engage our services, complying with legal requirements, and with your explicit consent where required for specific processing activities.
How We Protect Your Information
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- • Encryption of data in transit using secure protocols
- • Secure storage systems with restricted access controls
- • Regular security assessments and system updates
- • Staff training on data protection and confidentiality requirements
- • Incident response procedures for addressing potential data breaches
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and business, subject to confidentiality agreements. Any data sharing complies with applicable data protection laws and occurs only when necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Your Privacy Rights
Right of Access
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide a copy of your data in a commonly used electronic format upon verified request.
Right to Rectification
If you believe any personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction. We will promptly update your information upon verification.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected or if you withdraw consent. Some legal obligations may require us to retain certain information.
Right to Data Portability
Where processing is based on your consent or contract, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit that data to another organization.
Right to Object
You may object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. We will cease such processing unless we have compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the top of this page. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law, typically within 30 days.
Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions
You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:
- • Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
- • Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
- • Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data
We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us at the contact details provided on our contact page. We will process your request promptly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
International Data Transfers
Our primary operations are based in the United Kingdom. If personal data is transferred to countries outside the UK or European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Children's Privacy
Our services are directed at business professionals and organizations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services. The date of the most recent update appears at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions and Concerns
If you have questions about this privacy policy or concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the details at the top of this page. We take privacy inquiries seriously and will respond in a timely manner.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection supervisory authority, if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.