Website: https://www.ridat.com
Last Updated: 7.08.2025
Effective Date: 7.08.2025
1. Data Controller Information
Data Controller:
Fristpride Ltd T/A Ridat
Regency House, 33 Wood Street, Barnet, England, EN5 4BE
Postal address: 674 Finchley Road, London NW11 7NP, UK
Email: info@ridat.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8458 6485
Company Registration Number: 03431956
Data Protection Officer: Not required
EU Representative: Not applicable
2. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with https://ridat.com (“Site”, “we”, “our”, “us”). This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
3. Personal Data We Collect and Process
3.1 Website Visitors
Data Collected: IP address, browser user agent, pages visited, time stamps, referring website
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – website security, fraud prevention, basic analytics
Retention Period: 26 months
3.2 Comments
Data Collected: Name, email address, website URL (if provided), comment content, IP address, browser user agent
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – spam prevention and content moderation
Retention Period: Indefinitely or until deletion is requested
3.3 Contact Forms
Data Collected: Name, email address, phone number, message content, IP address
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – to respond to your inquiry
Retention Period: 3 years from last contact or until consent is withdrawn
3.4 User Accounts (if applicable)
Data Collected: Username, email address, profile information, login timestamps
Legal Basis: Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)) – to provide account services
Retention Period: Until account deletion or 3 years after last login
3.5 Media Uploads
Data Collected: Image files and any embedded metadata (including potential location data)
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – for website functionality
Retention Period: Until content is deleted or account closure
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off:
– Login session cookies: Store authentication status (2 days)
– Security cookies: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks (session duration)
4.2 Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience but are not essential:
– Comment form cookies: Remember name, email, and website for future comments (1 year)
– User preference cookies: Store display settings (1 year)
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Website traffic analysis and improvement
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
4.4 Embedded Content
Third-party embedded content (e.g., YouTube, social media) may collect data and set cookies. These will only load after you provide consent.
Cookie Management:
You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center: Manage Cookie Preferences.
5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
5.1 Gravatar Service
Purpose: Display profile pictures for commenters
Data Shared: Anonymized email hash
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
Data Controller: Automattic Inc.
Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
5.2 Calendly Integration
Purpose: Schedule callback appointments
Data Shared: Name, email, phone number, appointment preferences
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
International Transfer: Data may be transferred to the US with appropriate safeguards
Safeguards: Calendly uses Standard Contractual Clauses and implements encryption, access control, and other technical safeguards in line with the Schrems II ruling
Data Controller: Calendly, LLC
Privacy Policy: https://calendly.com/legal/privacy-notice
5.3 Embedded Content
Includes YouTube videos, social media posts, or widgets. These may:
– Set cookies
– Collect interaction data
– Use tracking technology
These services act as independent controllers and have their own privacy policies.
5.4 Spam Detection Services
Purpose: Automated comment spam detection
Data Shared: Comment content, IP address, user agent
Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f))
6. International Data Transfers
When we transfer your personal data outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Adequacy decisions where applicable
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO/European Commission
- Certification schemes or codes of conduct
Specific transfers:
- Calendly (US): Protected by Standard Contractual Clauses and additional security measures
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
| Website analytics | 26 months | Statistical analysis |
| Comments | Until deletion requested | Content integrity |
| Contact inquiries | 3 years | Customer service records |
| User accounts | Until account closure + 3 years | Legal obligations |
| Marketing consent | Until withdrawn + 3 years | Compliance records |
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR/GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
8.1 Right of Access (Article 15)
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
8.2 Right to Rectification (Article 16)
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
8.3 Right to Erasure (Article 17)
Request deletion of your personal data where:
- It’s no longer necessary for the original purpose
- You withdraw consent and there’s no other legal basis
- You object and there are no overriding legitimate grounds
- The data has been unlawfully processed
8.4 Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18)
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
8.5 Right to Data Portability (Article 20)
Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
8.6 Right to Object (Article 21)
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
8.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Article 22)
We do not currently use automated decision-making or profiling.
8.8 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
Exercising Your Rights:
- Email: info@ridat.com
- Subject line: “Data Protection Request”
- We will respond within one month
- Proof of identity may be required
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and staff training
- Secure data backup procedures
- Incident response procedures
10. Data Breach Notification
In case of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by law.
11. Complaints and Supervisory Authority
If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
EU: Your national data protection authority
12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically. Material changes will be notified through:
- Website notice
- Email notification (for registered users)
- Updated “Last Modified” date
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Legal Basis Summary
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis | GDPR Article |
| Website analytics | Legitimate interests | 6(1)(f) |
| Comment moderation | Legitimate interests | 6(1)(f) |
| Contact responses | Consent | 6(1)(a) |
| User accounts | Contract performance | 6(1)(b) |
| Marketing | Consent | 6(1)(a) |
15. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights:
Email: info@ridat.com
Subject: Data Protection Inquiry
Postal Address: Postal address: 674 Finchley Road, London NW11 7NP, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 20 8458 6485
Response Time: We aim to respond to all data protection inquiries within 5 business days, with full responses within one month as required by law.
