Mersea Farming

Transforming environmental challenges into sustainable solutions

Effective Date: 01 July 2025
Last Updated: 19 July 2025

At Mersea Farming Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website, services, partnerships, or communications.

1. Who We Are

Mersea Farming Ltd is a UK-based purpose-driven business pioneering sustainable food, energy, and climate solutions through algae farming. Our registered office is located at:
Reliance House, 20 Water Street, Unit 5, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L2 8AA
Company Number: 16189282

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Contact details: name, email address, telephone number, company or organisation (if applicable)
Professional information: role, industry, partnership interests
Website usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies and usage analytics
Communications: emails, feedback, or responses to surveys
Social or employment details (only if provided by job applicants or beneficiaries): CVs, background information, etc.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries or partnership requests
Process applications and onboard collaborators or employees
Improve our website and digital communications
Promote our services, research, and impact stories
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will never sell your personal information and will only share it with trusted partners or providers where necessary for delivering our services (e.g. web hosting, email platforms), or where required by law.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and use personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: where you have actively opted in (e.g. subscribing to updates)
Contract: where processing is necessary for an agreement or application
Legal obligation: to comply with relevant regulations
Legitimate interests: to communicate with stakeholders or improve our services in a manner that does not override your rights

5. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate information
Withdraw consent at any time
Request erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info (at) merseafarming.com.

6. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, we retain general enquiries for up to 12 months and partnership records for up to 6 years.

7. How We Protect Your Information

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including secure servers, encryption, and access controls. However, while we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system is entirely foolproof.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to external websites. This Privacy Policy does not cover those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy notices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our data practices. We recommend reviewing this page periodically. Significant updates will be clearly communicated.

11. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Mersea Farming Ltd
Reliance House

20 Water Street, Unit 5,

Liverpool,

United Kingdom,

L2 8AA
Email: m.armin@merseafarming.com