Warren Hardy (“I”, “me” or “my”) respects your privacy and handles personal information confidentially. This notice explains how information is used when you visit warrenhardy.co.uk or contact me about business advisory, mentoring or Non-Executive Director services.

INFORMATION I COLLECT

I may receive your name, email address, telephone number, company, job title and the contents of your enquiry when you contact me by email, telephone, LinkedIn or the website contact form. IONOS may also process limited technical data such as IP address, device and browser information, security logs and essential cookie data to host and protect the site.

HOW AND WHY I USE IT

I use enquiry information to respond, discuss potential engagements, provide requested services, maintain business records and protect the website. The lawful bases are taking steps at your request before a contract, performing a contract, complying with legal obligations and legitimate interests in operating and developing my advisory business. I will ask for consent where it is required. I do not use personal data for solely automated decisions or profiling.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND SHARING

Enquiries and client information are treated confidentially. I do not sell personal data. Information is shared only where necessary with service providers such as IONOS (website hosting and forms), professional advisers, or public authorities where required by law. If information is processed outside the UK, appropriate transfer safeguards are used where required.

RETENTION AND SECURITY

Enquiry information is kept only for as long as needed to respond and manage the relationship, then deleted or anonymised unless a longer period is required for contractual, tax, legal or dispute-resolution purposes. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect information, although no internet transmission is completely secure.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on the circumstances, you may ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your information, or object to processing. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. To exercise a right, email warren@warrenhardy.co.uk. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

COOKIES AND THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The site may use cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for operation and security. Non-essential analytics or marketing cookies, if enabled, will be used only after your choice is recorded. Links to LinkedIn or other websites are governed by those organisations’ own privacy notices.

CHANGES AND CONTACT

This notice may be updated when services, suppliers or legal requirements change. The latest version will appear on this page. Questions about privacy or confidentiality can be sent to Warren Hardy at warren@warrenhardy.co.uk.