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Privacy Policy for Development Consultancy (Nationwide) Limited

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

At Development Consultancy (Nationwide) Limited, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website, services, or contact us. By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Development Consultancy (Nationwide) Limited is a company registered in the United Kingdom with the following details:

  • Company Name: Development Consultancy (Nationwide) Limited

  • Registered Address: Unit 3-4 Daltongate Business Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7AJ, United Kingdom

  • Contact Information:

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name (if applicable).

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us, such as inquiries, feedback, or requests for services.

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent.

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our consultancy services.

  • To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.

  • To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (if you have opted in).

  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior to enhance user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).

  • Contractual Necessity: When processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or provide services you have requested.

  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services or marketing (balanced with your rights and freedoms).

  • Legal Obligation: When required by law, such as retaining records for tax purposes.

5. How We Share Your Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, analytics, or email services (e.g., Wix, Google Analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).

  • Restriction: Request limitation of how we process your data.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@development-consultancy.co.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect usage data. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

9. International Data Transfers

We do not transfer your personal data outside the United Kingdom unless required by law or with your consent, and only to countries with adequate data protection standards as recognized by the UK.

10. Retention of Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., tax records for 6 years). We will securely delete or anonymize your data when it is no longer needed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We will notify you of significant changes via our website or email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: info@development-consultancy.co.uk

  • Phone: 07792 846919

  • Address: Development Consultancy (Nationwide) Limited, Unit 3-4 Daltongate Business Centre, Ulverston, LA12 7AJ, United Kingdom

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