Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tate Smith Consulting ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we collect through our website and in the course of providing our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our website or engage with our services. This may include:

  • Contact information such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Information about your organization, position, and industry.

  • Payment information, if applicable.

  • Any other information you choose to provide to us.

We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We will only process your personal information where we have a legal basis to do so under the UK GDPR and CCPA. Such legal bases may include:

  • The performance of a contract with you.

  • Your consent.

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Our legitimate interests, provided they are not overridden by your rights and interests.

4. Use of Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and personalise our services to meet your needs.

  • To communicate with you about our services, updates, and promotions.

  • To process payments, if applicable.

  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

  • To improve our website and services.

  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent.

  • To our service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, IT service providers, and marketing partners.

  • To comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights and interests.

  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of personal information in accordance with the UK GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Retention of Information

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze usage patterns. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

9. Do Not Track

Some web browsers feature a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") option that sends a signal to websites visited by the user about the user's browser DNT preference setting. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the CCPA, including the right to request information about our data practices and the right to request access to, deletion of, or opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to ensure compliance with the UK GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. Your continued use of our website or services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights under the UK GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable data protection laws, please contact us at enquiries@tatesmith.uk.

Thank you for trusting Tate Smith Consulting with your personal information.