Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 Jul 2025

Last Updated: 08 Jul 2025

Handsel Consultancy Limited ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant laws.

1. Who We Are

Handsel Consultancy Limited

  • Registered in the United Kingdom
  • Company Number: 05268671
  • Registered Office: 43 Twycross Road, Wokingham, England, RG40 5PE
  • Email: info@handselconsultancy.co.uk

We help organizations lead with confidence through world-class governance in the corporate, cyber, and AI arenas. Whether you're navigating regulatory complexity, digital transformation, or emerging technologies—we deliver the frameworks, insight, and oversight that drive performance and protect reputation.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Identity Data

Name, title, company name

Contact Data

Email address, phone number, address

Technical Data

IP address, browser type, cookies, usage data

Marketing Data

Your preferences in receiving communications

Other Information

Information you provide via our forms, emails, or communications

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your personal data when you:

  • Visit our website (via cookies or tracking tools)
  • Fill out a contact or enquiry form
  • Email or call us directly
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing list
  • Engage our services

4. How We Use Your Data

Respond to your enquiries or requests
Provide services you have requested
Send updates, news, or marketing (only with your consent)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent

Where you have given clear permission

Contract

Where processing is necessary to fulfill a contract

Legal Obligation

For compliance with the law

Legitimate Interest

Where we have a business reason to use your data (e.g. website analytics, service improvement)

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell your data.

We may share your personal data with:

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Service Providers

IT, website hosting, email platforms

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Legal Authorities

If required by law

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Professional Advisers

Accountants, lawyers

We ensure all third parties respect your data and comply with UK GDPR standards.

7. International Transfers

If any data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures, including:

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Secure Servers

Data encryption

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Access Controls

Authentication systems

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Regular Reviews

Security updates

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal or regulatory requirements.

10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

👁️Access your personal data
✏️Request correction or deletion
🚫Object to or restrict processing
↩️Withdraw consent at any time
📦Request data portability
📝Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:info@handselconsultancy.co.uk

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and browser settings.

See our Cookie Policy for full details.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:

Handsel Consultancy Limited

Email: info@handselconsultancy.co.uk