Privacy Policy

    GTi Business Systems Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website, use our content, or contact us.

    We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    1. Who We Are

    GTi Business Systems Limited
    Company No. 14129839 | VAT No. 415639980

    Registered address:
    c/o The Point, Granite Way
    Mountsorrel, Loughborough
    Leicestershire, England, LE12 7TZ

    Email: success@gtibusinesssystems.co.uk
    Phone: 0116 216 2900

    We are the data controller of your personal information.

    2. What We Do

    We provide business growth services to SMEs, including strategic planning, marketing systems, sales automation, and business process improvement. Our clients are typically business owners or senior managers seeking to grow and scale their operations.

    3. What Personal Data We Collect

    3.1 Information You Provide Directly

    We collect personal information when you:

    • Fill in a contact or enquiry form
    • Subscribe to our mailing list
    • Request information or resources
    • Book a call or consultation
    • Respond to a survey or marketing communication
    • Engage with our sales or support team

    This may include:

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Company name
    • Job title
    • Nature of enquiry
    • Marketing preferences
    • Form submissions

    3.2 Data Collected Automatically

    Through analytics tools and cookies:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Device information
    • Pages viewed
    • Time on site
    • Click behaviour
    • Conversion events
    • Referrer URLs

    See our Cookie Policy for details.

    3.3 Platform Data (Clients Only)

    If you become a client and use our CRM or dashboard tools (e.g., Business Growth Engine), we may process:

    • Your business contacts and leads
    • Sales pipeline and engagement data
    • Financial/billing data (via Xero or payment platforms)

    4. How We Collect Your Data

    • Directly from you (forms, emails, phone calls)
    • Automatically via cookies and tracking technologies
    • Through third-party tools (CRM, marketing platforms)
    • From publicly available sources (LinkedIn, Companies House)

    5. Why We Use Your Data and Legal Bases

    We process your data under the following lawful bases:

    Contract

    To deliver services you've purchased or requested (e.g. strategy sessions, onboarding, platform access).

    Legitimate Interests

    For:

    • Responding to enquiries
    • Improving our website and services
    • Understanding website behaviour
    • Managing and growing our business

    We balance legitimate interests against your rights and freedoms.

    Consent

    For:

    • Email and SMS marketing
    • Non-essential cookies

    You may withdraw consent at any time.

    Legal Obligation

    To comply with regulatory or legal requirements.

    6. Marketing Communications

    We send marketing emails only with your explicit opt-in consent, in compliance with PECR.

    You may unsubscribe at any time by:

    7. Data Sharing and Service Providers

    We may share your data with trusted processors, including:

    ProviderPurpose
    High LevelCRM & automation
    XeroFinancial/billing integration
    Google WorkspaceEmail, documents, storage
    Slack / WhatsAppTeam communication
    Stripe / GoCardlessPayment processing
    Google Analytics / AdsAnalytics & advertising

    We do not sell or rent your personal information.

    Some providers may process data outside the UK under approved safeguards (e.g., IDTA, Standard Contractual Clauses).

    8. How Long We Keep Your Data

    We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

    Data TypeRetention Period
    Enquiry dataUp to 24 months
    Marketing dataUntil you unsubscribe
    Contract-related dataUp to 7 years (legal/tax requirement)
    Website analytics26–38 months depending on tool settings

    9. Your Rights

    Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

    • Access your data
    • Correct inaccurate data
    • Erase your data
    • Restrict processing
    • Object to processing
    • Withdraw consent
    • Port your data
    • Complain to the ICO

    To exercise your rights, email: success@gtibusinesssystems.co.uk

    If you're not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
    www.ico.org.uk | Phone: 0303 123 1113

    10. Security

    We use industry-standard security measures including:

    • Access controls
    • Encryption in transit
    • Secure CRM and cloud systems
    • Staff confidentiality measures

    However, no online system can be completely secure.

    11. Third-Party Websites

    Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting data.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Please check this page periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to existing clients.

    13. Contact Details

    Email: success@gtibusinesssystems.co.uk

    Phone: 0116 216 2900

    Address:
    GTi Business Systems Limited
    c/o The Point, Granite Way
    Mountsorrel, Loughborough
    Leicestershire, LE12 7TZ
    United Kingdom