Privacy Policy

Who we are

Oceanus Group Ltd ("Oceanus Group", "we", "us", "our") is a business acquisition company registered in England and Wales. We operate the website at www.oceanusgroup.co.uk.

We are the data controller for the personal information you provide to us through this website.

What information we collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you use the contact form on this site. This may include:

• Your name and email address
• Your phone number (if provided)
• Your business sector and approximate annual turnover (if provided)
• Any other information you include in your message

We also collect basic technical data automatically when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed, via Google Analytics (see below).

How we use your information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Assess whether there may be a fit between your business and our acquisition criteria
• Communicate with you about a potential transaction

We do not use your information for marketing purposes, and we will not add you to any mailing list without your explicit consent.

Confidentiality

We treat all enquiries as strictly confidential. Information about your business will not be shared with any third party without your knowledge and consent. Where discussions progress, we sign a non-disclosure agreement before any detailed information is exchanged.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about your visit, including the pages you view and how long you spend on the site. This data does not identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Legal basis for processing

We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests — specifically, our legitimate interest in responding to business enquiries and assessing potential acquisitions — and, where relevant, your consent.

Data retention

We retain your information for as long as is necessary to manage the enquiry or transaction you have initiated. Where no transaction proceeds, we will delete your information within 12 months of our last contact, unless you have asked us to retain it.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request that we correct inaccurate data
• Request that we delete your data
• Object to our processing of your data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details below.

Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Contact

For any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the contact page or by calling 01527 304 034.