Privacy policy

Last updated: 26 October 2023

Our contact details

Name: Jonathan Ellis

Email: hello@thepolicycoach.co.uk

What data we collect

The personal data we collect from you may include:

  • your name
  • your email address

Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for one of the following reasons:

  • for you to enquire about our services
  • for you to receive email alerts for new content posted on the website
  • for you to add a comment to a post
  • for you to provide feedback

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are that we have a legitimate interest.

Why we need it

We collect personal data in order to:

  • read and respond to your enquiries about our services
  • set up and send email notifications about new blog posts
  • allow you to leave a comment
  • know you’re a real person and respond to your comments on our blog posts

We will not:

  • sell or rent your data to third parties
  • share your data with third parties for marketing purposes

We will share your data if we are required to do so by law – for example, by court order, or to prevent fraud or other crime.

How long we keep your data

We will retain your account and email data for as long as you continue to want to receive a service from us.

Children’s privacy protection

Our services are not designed for, or intentionally targeted at, children 13 years of age or younger. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain data about anyone under the age of 13.

How we protect your data and keep it secure

Your information is securely stored. 

Your rights

You have the right to request:

  • information about how your personal data is processed
  • a copy of any personal data you have provided in an accessible format
  • that anything inaccurate in your personal data is corrected immediately

You can also:

  • raise an objection about how your personal data is processed
  • request that your personal data is erased if there is no longer a justification for it
  • ask that the processing of your personal data is restricted in certain circumstances

If you have any of these requests, please contact us at hello@thepolicycoach.co.uk

Changes to this notice

We may modify or amend this privacy notice at our discretion at any time. When we make changes to this notice, we will amend the last modified date at the top of this page. Any modification or amendment to this privacy notice will be applied to you and your data as of that revision date. If these changes affect how your personal data is processed, we will take reasonable steps to make sure you know.

How to contact us

Contact us if you either:

  • have any questions about anything in this document
  • think that your personal data has been misused or mishandled

Email:  hello@thepolicycoach.co.uk  

You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.

The ICO’s address:   

Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

Helpline number: 0303 123 1113

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk