Privacy Policy - Castle Crew
Last updated: 9 January 2026
Castle Crew (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you engage with us as a supplier, freelancer, sole trader, or limited company representative.
1. Who we are
Castle Crew operates as a crew services and supplier engagement company in the United Kingdom. We engage suppliers on a self-employed or business-to-business basis only.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Castle Crew is the Data Controller.
Contact details:
Email: caroline.taylor@castlecrew.co.uk
Registered in the United Kingdom
2. What personal data we collect
When you complete our supplier onboarding form or engage with us, we may collect:
Name
Business name (if applicable)
Contact details (email address, phone number, address)
Company registration details (for limited companies)
Bank account details (for payment purposes)
Tax status (sole trader or limited company)
Insurance details
Compliance documentation where required
Any other information you provide in connection with contracts or services
3. How we use your data
We use personal data to:
Set you up as a supplier
Prepare, issue and manage contracts
Manage payments and accounting
Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
Communicate with you about work opportunities and engagements
Maintain accurate business records
Castle Crew does not act as an Employer of Record and does not provide tax, IR35, or employment law advice.
4. Lawful basis for processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity – to enter into and manage supplier contracts
Legal obligation – to comply with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests – to operate our business and manage supplier relationships
5. Data storage and security
We store personal data securely and apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Access is restricted to those who require the data for legitimate business purposes.
6. Data sharing
We may share personal data only where necessary, including with:
Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)
HMRC or other authorities where legally required
Clients, where required for contractual or compliance purposes
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
7. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
8. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of data (where applicable)
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Requests can be made using the contact details above.
9. Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.