Our commitment to privacy
Harley Consult is committed to ensuring that the privacy of individuals is protected in accordance with the law.  This Privacy Policy explains how we deal with personal data and what steps can be taken by individuals to exercise their rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  To make this notice easy to find, it is published on our website www.harleyconsult.co.uk and where possible, made available at the point that personal information is sought.

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The information we hold
We hold information about our clients, prospective clients, parties to a dispute, suppliers and business contacts to enable us to conduct our business. We only process the minimal amount of personal data which may include an individual’s name, job title, email address and telephone number(s).  If your business operates from home, this may also include your postal address.

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How we use your data
The legal basis on which we process your personal information is dependent upon our relationship with you.  We may use and process your personal information where:
-    Contract
it is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or in order to take steps at your request before entering into a contract with you.
-    Consent
you have consented for us to do so for the purposes of contacting you via email, post or telephone with information about our services.
-    Legitimate Interest
it is necessary for us to pursue our legitimate business interests, i.e. the interests of our company in conducting and managing our business.

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How we safeguard data
Our systems are regularly reviewed. They are firewalled and include anti-virus protection.

 

Who data is shared with
We do not share or sell personal information to third parties.

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Cookies & Google Analytics
We do not request or collect data via our website. Neither do we use Cookies or Google Analytics to identify, track or monitor visitors to our website. 

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Links
Our website may contain a link(s) to the websites of other organisations. We provide these links solely for your information and convenience.  This privacy policy does not apply to other websites and we recommend that you check their privacy statements.

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How long we retain data
The length of time we retain data is determined by a number of factors including the purpose for which we use that information and our obligations under the law.  We regularly review our records and databases to ensure they remain current and we do not retain personal information for any longer than is necessary.

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Your Rights
You have a number of rights in relation to the information that we hold.
-    Accessing your information
You have the right to ask for a copy of the information that we hold about you by emailing or writing to us at the address below.
-    Rectifying your information
If the information we hold about you is incorrect, you have the right to request rectification.  We will amend any errors found.
-    Removing your information
You can ask for your personal data to be removed from our records by emailing or writing to the address below.  We will make every effort to comply with your request provided we are legally able to do so.

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Who to contact
If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about the processing of your personal information or wish to amend, update, or remove your details, please contact:-
Data Protection Co-ordinator, Julie Harley at admin@harleyconsult.co.uk