Privacy Policy
Last Updated:02/05/2025
David Stanton Consulting Limited ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with our website https://davidstanton.me or engage with our IT consulting services.
By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Personal Data You Provide:
· Contact Information (name, email, phone number, job title, company name)
· Inquiry Details (messages sent via contact forms or emails)
· Business Information (if you are a client or partner)
b) Automatically Collected Data:
· Technical Data (IP address, browser type, device information)
· Usage Data (pages visited, time spent, referral sources) via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
c) Data from Third Parties:
We may receive limited personal data from business partners, publicly available sources, or professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn).
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes under UK GDPR (Article 6):
· Contractual Necessity: To fulfill consulting services, respond to inquiries, or provide requested information.
· Legitimate Interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and conduct business operations.
· Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory and tax obligations.
· Consent (where required): For marketing communications (you may opt out at any time).
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We only share personal data when necessary and with appropriate safeguards:
· Service Providers (IT hosting, email providers, analytics tools)
· Legal & Regulatory Authorities (if required by law)
· Business Transfers (in case of mergers or acquisitions)
· We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure adequate protections (e.g., UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses).
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
· Access, correct, or delete your personal data
· Restrict or object to processing
· Data portability (where applicable)
· Withdraw consent (if processing is consent-based)
· To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@davidstanton.me.
7. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures (encryption, access controls, staff training) to protect your data.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and performance. You can manage preferences via your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or complaints, contact:
David Stanton
David Stanton Consulting Limited
55 Barnfield Avenue, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 5RD
Email: privacy@davidstanton.me
David Stanton Consulting Limited is a Data Controller in certain circumstances. We are registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under registration number ZA359263. The ICO is the UK's independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest. Their website can be found at https://ico.org.uk.