Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: 26 February 2026
Website: www.manlit.co.uk
Data Controller: MANLIT
Contact Email: info@manlit.co.uk
Registered Address: 3 Bodmin Drive, SK7 2HX
1. Introduction
MANLIT is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you:
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Visit our website
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Register for workshops or services
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Contact us via email or forms
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Engage in professional correspondence
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
For the purposes of data protection law, MANLIT is the Data Controller, meaning we determine how and why personal data is processed.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data
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Name
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Job title
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Organisation name
Contact Data
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Email address
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Telephone number
Transaction Data
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Workshop registration details
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Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Technical Data
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IP address
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Browser type
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Website usage data (via cookies, if applicable)
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, religion, political opinions).
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
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Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver workshops or services
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Legitimate Interests – to operate and improve our services
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Legal Obligation – to comply with tax and accounting requirements
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Consent – where required (e.g., marketing communications)
5. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data to:
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Administer workshop registrations
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Communicate about services
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Issue invoices and maintain financial records
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Improve website functionality
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Respond to enquiries
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
6. Data Sharing
We may share data with:
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Payment processors
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Professional advisers (e.g., accountants)
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IT service providers
All third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with UK data protection law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
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Financial records: typically 6 years (UK tax compliance)
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Workshop records: as required for administrative purposes
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Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
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Unauthorised access
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Accidental loss
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Disclosure or misuse
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised persons only.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure (where applicable)
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, contact: info@manlit.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Cookies
Cookies are set automatically and necessary.
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Cookies are used to run the website and services.
11. International Transfers
We do not transfer personal data outside the UK unless appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be published on this website.