Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

Last updated: [15 July 2025]

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website or contact me for consultancy services.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by an independent Sage 200 Consultant based in the UK. If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

📧 Email: enquiries@sage200consultant.local

2. What Information I Collect

I may collect and store the following personal data:

Your name and contact information (e.g. email address, phone number) when you fill out a contact form or request a callback
Business information you provide when enquiring about services
Technical data, such as your IP address and browser type (via cookies – see section 6)

3. How I Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for the purposes of:

Responding to your enquiries
Providing requested services or quotations
Managing client relationships
Fulfilling legal obligations

I do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I rely on the following lawful bases:

Contractual necessity: To provide you with services or information you’ve requested
Legitimate interest: To respond to queries and manage business operations
Consent: When you explicitly provide permission (e.g. subscribing to a mailing list – if applicable)

5. Data Retention

I retain your information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected
Comply with legal and tax requirements
Maintain business records (usually up to 7 years for accounting purposes)

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

6. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use basic cookies to enhance user experience and collect anonymised statistics (e.g. via Google Analytics). These do not identify individual users but help improve site functionality.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data I hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please email enquiries@sage200consultant.local.

8. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Access is limited to those who need it, and all data is stored securely.

9. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or business operations. Any significant updates will be noted on this page with the revised date.