Privacy Policy

Welcome to Harris Ellis Consultancy (“we”, “our”, “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our website www.harrisellisconsultancy.com or engage with our consultancy services.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

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

a. Information you provide directly

Name, email address, phone number, and company name
Any information you include in contact forms, emails, or enquiries
Billing and payment details (if applicable)

b. Information we collect automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Pages visited, time spent, and referring sites
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage our consultancy services
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Process payments and manage billing
Improve our website, services, and client experience
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Send you updates or marketing communications (only with your consent)

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Contractual necessity: to perform our services or respond to your requests
Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our business
Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws
Consent: when you have opted in to receive marketing communications

4. How We Share Your Information

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

Trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, email, analytics, payment processors)
Legal authorities, if required by law
Professional advisers (e.g., accountants or lawyers)

All third parties are required to keep your information secure and use it only for legitimate business purposes in line with this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated: www.ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@harrisellisconsultancy.com

9. International Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards, such as the UK’s International Data Transfer Agreement or equivalent legal mechanisms.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website, with the updated date displayed at the top.

11. Contact Us

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

Harris Ellis Consultancy
Website: www.harrisellisconsultancy.com
Email: info@harrisellisconsultancy.com