Privacy Policy

Samification by The Classification Guru Ltd

Last updated: 20 January 2026

Samification is a supplier normalisation service provided by The Classification Guru Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”). We take privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data in line with UK GDPR and UK data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have.

Who we are

Company: The Classification Guru Ltd
Product: Samification
Address:
10 Prospect Court
Sydenham Road
Guildford
England
GU1 3ST

Contact: info@theclassificationguru.com

What information we collect

1. Information you give us

When you interact with Samification or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company name

  • Account or support communications

2. Information we collect automatically

When you visit our website or use Samification, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser type

  • Operating system

  • Approximate location (country/region level)

  • Pages visited and usage activity

This information helps us operate, secure, and improve Samification.

3. Uploaded data

If you upload supplier data to Samification:

  • We process it only to provide the service

  • We do not sell or reuse uploaded data

  • Uploaded data remains your responsibility and ownership

How we use your information

We use personal data to:

  • Provide and operate Samification

  • Respond to enquiries and support requests

  • Communicate about your account or service usage

  • Improve performance, security, and usability

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful bases for processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to deliver Samification and related services
  • Legitimate interests – to improve our services, ensure security, and communicate professionally
  • Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation

Where consent is required, you can withdraw it at any time.

Marketing communications

We may send you relevant information about Samification if:

  • You have requested it, or

  • You are a business contact and marketing is permitted under UK PECR rules

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

We do not sell mailing lists or spam people. Ever.

Cookies and analytics

We use cookies to make our website work properly and to understand how it’s used.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for the site to function

  • Analytics cookies – to understand usage and improve Samification (e.g. Google Analytics)

Analytics cookies are only used with your consent, which you can manage via our cookie banner.

Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data and does not identify you personally.

Sharing information with third parties

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us:

  • Host and operate Samification

  • Store and process data securely

  • Provide analytics and diagnostics

All third parties are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for agreed purposes.

International data transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the UK.

Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • UK adequacy regulations, or

  • International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)

Data retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • To provide Samification

  • To meet legal or contractual obligations

  • To resolve disputes or enforce agreements

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK ICO

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure systems and access controls.

No system is completely risk-free, but we take data protection seriously and act quickly if issues arise.

Children

Samification is a business-to-business service and is not intended for use by children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact us

If you have questions about this policy or your data:

Email: info@theclassificationguru.com
Post:
Data Protection
The Classification Guru Ltd
10 Prospect Court
Sydenham Road
Guildford
England
GU1 3ST