Last updated: 15/01/2026
GS International Movers Ltd (“GS International Movers”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Data Protection & Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website http://www.gil-stauffer.co.uk, contact us, or use our services.
This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
Gil Stauffer UK Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: london@gil-stauffer.com
- Address: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
- Telephone: +44 0204 638 2925
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: name, title
- Contact Data: email address, telephone number, postal address
- Move-related Information: origin and destination addresses, moving dates, inventory details
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, cookies, and usage data
- Communication Data: enquiries submitted via contact forms, emails, or telephone calls
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data unless required and explicitly provided by you.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
- Website contact or quotation forms
- Email or telephone enquiries
- Contracts and service agreements
- Cookies and analytics tools
- Direct communication with you
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotations
- Arrange and manage removals and relocation services
- Communicate with you about your move
- Fulfil contractual and legal obligations
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain internal records and compliance
We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
5. Lawful Bases for Processing
Our lawful bases for processing personal data include:
- Contractual necessity – to provide requested services
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
- Legal obligation – to comply with laws and regulations
- Consent – where you have explicitly given it (e.g. marketing communications)
6. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with:
- Trusted service providers and partners involved in your relocation
- IT and website service providers
- Professional advisers (legal, financial, insurance)
- Authorities where legally required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it in accordance with data protection law.
7. International Transfers
As an international relocation company, your data may be transferred outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or contractual protections.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
Access to your data is limited to authorised personnel only.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
11. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website performance. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Data Protection & Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
13. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
