Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10/07/2026

Saeth Consulting ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit https://www.saethconsulting.co.uk/ (the "Site") or otherwise interact with us, and sets out your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at:

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Saeth Consulting

‍Email: saethconsulting@gmail.com

Address: 38, Maes Y Llywn, Abergavenny, NP7 9DX

Company registration number: 16560309

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1. Who we are

Saeth Consulting is a consultancy providing business/strategy/management consulting. We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.

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2. What data we collect

Depending on how you interact with the Site, we may collect:

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• Contact form submissions — name, email address, company name, phone number, and any message or details you provide.
• Newsletter/mailing list sign-ups — name and email address.
• Meeting/consultation bookings — name, email, and scheduling details (e.g. via Calendly or similar).
• Technical and usage data — IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referral source, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools.
• Correspondence — any information you provide when emailing us or communicating via other channels.

We do not knowingly collect special category data (e.g. health, religion, ethnicity) via the Site, and ask that you do not submit this in any form or message.

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3. How we use your data

We use your data to:

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• Respond to enquiries and provide requested information about our services
• Deliver consultancy services under any contract we enter into with you
• Send newsletters or marketing communications (only where you have opted in, or where permitted under the "soft opt-in" rules for existing clients)
• Improve the Site through analytics and monitor its performance and security
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintain business records, including accounting and tax purposes

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4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

5. Cookies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to make it work properly, understand how visitors use it, and improve your experience.

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5.1 What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some are essential for the Site to function; others help us understand usage or support marketing.

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5.2 Cookies we use

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5.3 Managing cookies

When you first visit the Site, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — note that blocking all cookies may affect Site functionality.

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6. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

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• Service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g. Webflow for website hosting, email marketing platforms, scheduling tools, analytics providers), under contracts requiring them to protect your data
• Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, lawyers) where necessary
• Regulators or authorities where required by law
• A buyer in the event we sell or transfer part or all of our business

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We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside the UK/EEA without appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses), for example where a service provider (like certain analytics or email platforms) is based in the US.

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7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected:

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• Enquiry/contact form data: up to 12 months if no client relationship develops
• Client/contract data: for the duration of the relationship plus 6 years to meet legal and accounting obligations
• Marketing list data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
• Analytics data: as set by the relevant tool (typically 14–26 months)

8. Your rights

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Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erase your data ("right to be forgotten"), in certain circumstances
• Restrict processing of your data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
• Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, email us at saethconsulting@gmail.com. We will respond within one month as required by law

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You also have the right to complain to the UK's supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113, if you believe we have not handled your data properly.

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9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, including secure hosting, restricted access to systems, and use of reputable third-party providers.

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10. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g. LinkedIn, client sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and encourage you to review their policies separately.

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11. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.

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12. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top will indicate the most recent revision. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.

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13. Contact us

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

Saeth Consulting

‍Email: saethconsulting@gmail.com

Address: 38, Maes Y Llywn, Abergavenny, NP7 9DX