Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bugni Labs Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Bugni Labs Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For data protection queries, contact us at: privacy@bugni.io

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, job title, company name
  • Professional information: CV/resume, work history, qualifications (for recruitment)
  • Communications: correspondence with us via email, contact forms, or other channels
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, usage data via cookies and analytics
  • Client data: information necessary for contract performance and service delivery

4. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contract performance: to deliver services, manage client relationships, and fulfil contractual obligations
  • Legitimate interests: to operate our business, improve our services, communicate about relevant opportunities, maintain security
  • Legal compliance: to comply with regulatory and legal obligations
  • Consent: where required by law or where you have provided explicit consent

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers who assist us (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, auditors)
  • Regulatory bodies and law enforcement where legally required
  • Third parties in connection with business restructuring or sale

We do not sell your personal data. Third-party processors are bound by data protection agreements.

6. International Transfers

Where we transfer data outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses or transfers to countries with adequacy decisions.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Client data is typically retained for the duration of the relationship plus 7 years for legal and accounting purposes. Recruitment data is retained for up to 2 years unless consent is withdrawn.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (in certain circumstances)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@bugni.io

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies. For detailed information, see our Cookie Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated directly where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@bugni.io

Website: bugni.io/about/contact

ICO Registration: ZA911141