Privacy policy

Last updated: 25th April 2025

At Ripe Apple, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly. This privacy policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Postal address: Ripe Apple Ltd, 3 Courtyard Lane, Hove, BN3 4BP
Company number: 16037605
Registered office: Ripe Apple Ltd, The Old Rectory, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, England, KT13 8DE
Email: hello@ripe-apple.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information (such as your name, email address, phone number) if you contact us via our website

  • Business details if you engage with our services

  • Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited), collected via cookies or analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and provide information about our services

  • Deliver and manage our services if you become a client

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will never sell your data or use it for purposes not outlined here without your explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you give us permission (e.g. submitting a contact form)

  • Contract – when data is necessary for us to provide services

  • Legal obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements

  • Legitimate interests – to run and improve our business, where your rights do not override those interests

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business (e.g. website hosting, CRM platforms). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements. We will not share your data outside the UK/EEA unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or to meet legal obligations. You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse site traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at dpo@ripe-apple.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We recommend reviewing it periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact: dpo@ripe-apple.com