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Privacy Policy
Last updated: 29 September 2026
Linton Robertson ('I', 'me', 'my') is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information I collect when you use this website, how I use it, and your rights under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This website is directed at licensed trade professionals in the United Kingdom.
Who I am
The data controller is Linton Robertson, a sole trader operating as a wine importer and agent based in the United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact me via the enquiry form on this website.
What data I collect
When you submit a trade enquiry through the contact form, I collect your name, business name, email address, telephone number (if provided), and the content of your message. I do not collect payment information, and I do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. The website may use a single session cookie strictly necessary for the operation of the contact form.
How I use your data
I use the information you provide solely to respond to your trade enquiry and to maintain a record of our correspondence. I do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. I do not send unsolicited marketing communications. If you have contacted me and I believe you may have a genuine interest in future estate releases, I may contact you directly — you can opt out at any time by replying to any such message.
Legal basis for processing
The legal basis for processing your enquiry data is legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) — specifically, the legitimate interest of responding to trade enquiries and conducting business as a wine importer. Where I retain correspondence for record-keeping, the basis is the same legitimate interest. I have assessed that this processing does not override your rights and freedoms.
How long I keep your data
I retain enquiry correspondence for up to three years from the date of last contact, unless a longer retention period is required by law or by the nature of an ongoing business relationship. After this period, data is securely deleted.
Who I share your data with
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own purposes. Your data may be processed by the third-party services used to operate this website (hosting and form delivery infrastructure). These processors are contractually bound to handle your data only on my instructions and in accordance with UK GDPR.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data I hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate data, to request erasure in certain circumstances, to object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to request restriction of processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the enquiry form. I will respond within one calendar month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Links to other websites
This website does not contain links to third-party websites. If that changes in future, this policy will be updated to reflect it.
Changes to this policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.