Last Updated: 19th May 2025
1. Introduction
Lucy Standbridge trading as Iris Web Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how personal data is collected, used, and stored. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), individuals have the right to erasure, also known as the right to be forgotten. This policy outlines how you can request the deletion of your personal data and the circumstances in which we may comply or decline such requests.
2. Your Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data if:
- The data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was originally collected.
- You withdraw consent, and there is no other legal basis for processing.
- You object to processing, and there are no overriding legitimate grounds.
- The data was processed unlawfully.
- The data must be erased to comply with a legal obligation.
- The data was collected from you as a child for an online service.
3. How to Request Data Erasure
To request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at:
📩 contact@iriswebmedia.co.uk
Your request should include:
- Your full name and contact details.
- A clear description of the personal data you want erased.
- Any relevant account details to help identify your data.
We will review your request and respond within 30 days, in accordance with UK GDPR guidelines.
4. When We May Decline a Request
We may refuse a request for erasure if:
- The data is required for freedom of expression.
- Processing is necessary for legal compliance or public interest tasks.
- The data is needed for scientific, historical, or statistical research.
- The processing is necessary to exercise or defend legal claims.
- The request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
If we decline your request, we will provide a clear explanation of the reasons.
5. Data Retention & Security
If we approve your request, we will:
- Erase or anonymise your personal data securely.
- Ensure that any backup copies are deleted when technically feasible.
- Restrict further processing if immediate deletion is not possible.
We take strong security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Contact Information
For privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your right to be forgotten, contact:
📩 contact@iriswebmedia.co.uk
