Andrew Barnes Consulting Limited (trading as Andrew Barnes Consulting) is:

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• Registered in England and Wales

• Company number: 14785400

• For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controller.​

 

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2. Information We Collect

 

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

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• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Organisation and role (if provided)

• Information you choose to include in enquiries or correspondence

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via analytics tools

 

We only collect personal data that is relevant and necessary.

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3. How We Collect Information

 

Personal data may be collected when you:

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• Submit an enquiry via our website

• Contact us by email or telephone

• Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

 

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4. How We Use Your Information

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We use personal data to:

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• Respond to enquiries and requests

• Provide and manage our professional services

• Communicate with clients and prospective clients

• Improve the performance, content, and usability of our website

• Meet legal, regulatory, or professional obligations

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5. Lawful Basis for Processing

 

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

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• Legitimate interests, where processing is necessary to conduct our business and respond to enquiries

• Consent, where you have chosen to provide information

• Legal obligation, where required by law

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6. Sharing of Information

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We do not share client-specific information, sensitive commercial data, intellectual property, or engagement materials with third-parties. Any information relating to client work is treated as strictly confidential and is handled in accordance with agreed contractual, professional, and ethical obligations. Where any data handling arrangements are required as part of an engagement, these are discussed and agreed explicitly with the client in advance.

 

We do not sell personal data or share it for marketing purposes.

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Personal data may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

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• Website hosting and platform providers

• Email and IT service providers

• Analytics providers

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All third-parties are required to handle data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

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7. Data Retention

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We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal and professional requirements. Data is securely deleted or anonymised when no longer required.

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8. Your Rights

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Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

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• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

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You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://www.ico.org.uk/

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9. Cookies and Analytics​

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Our website uses essential cookies required for the operation, security, and performance of the site. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural tracking, or profiling, and we do not knowingly collect personal data through cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

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Email: info@andrewbarnesconsullting.co.uk

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11. Updates To This Policy

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This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The latest version will always be published on this page.

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Last updated: June 2023

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