Last updated: 26 October 2026
Who we are
Leak Guards Ltd (“LeakGuards”, “we”) is the data controller for personal data collected through leakguards.co.uk and our email correspondence. Company no. 16686966, registered office 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Contact: using the contact form on our Contact page (https://leakguards.co.uk/contact/).
What we collect
- Data you submit through the contact form: name, company, email, phone (optional) and message
- Correspondence you send us by email
- Technical data needed to run the website securely: IP address, browser data and server logs. The form uses Akismet anti-spam, which processes form data and IP address.
Why we use it and our lawful basis
- To respond to enquiries and discuss possible business (legitimate interests; steps before entering a contract)
- To keep the website secure and prevent spam (legitimate interests)
- To meet legal obligations, such as keeping accounting records (legal obligation)
We do not sell personal data or use it for automated decision-making. We send marketing only with your consent.
Who we share it with
Processors acting for us: GoDaddy (website hosting), Google (Google Workspace email), Automattic (Akismet spam filtering). Professional advisers, and authorities where the law requires it.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK, for example in the USA. Where they do, we rely on adequacy regulations (including the UK–US data bridge where the provider is certified) or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum / standard contractual clauses.
How long we keep it
Enquiries and related emails: up to 24 months after our last contact with you, unless a longer period is required by law. Business and accounting records: as long as UK law requires, typically 6 years.
Your rights
You have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection and data portability, and the right to withdraw consent. To use any of them, contact using the contact form on our Contact page (https://leakguards.co.uk/contact/). You can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk, 0303 123 1113).
Cookies
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Changes
We will post updates on this page.