Privacy policy

Who we are

L Whitmore Consulting Ltd is a UK-based consultancy providing web development and technical consulting services. 

Our registered company number is 10994644. 

For data protection purposes, we are the "data controller" of the personal information you provide to us.

What information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Identity data – name, company name, job title.
• Contact data – email address, phone number.
• Technical data – IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and other technology on the devices you use to access our site.
• Usage data – information about how you use our website and services.
• Communication data – your communications with us, including emails, contact form submissions, or meeting notes.

How we collect your information

We collect information when you:

• Contact us via the website, email, or phone.
• Sign up for newsletters or request information.
• Use our website (via cookies and analytics tools).

Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data using the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have given clear consent.
• Contract – where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
• Legal obligation – where we need to comply with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate interests – where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries.
• Deliver services you have requested.
• Improve and administer our website.
• Maintain business and financial records.
• Send service-related communications.
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. These may include:

• Necessary cookies – essential for the site to function.
• Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. Google Analytics, if configured).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Data sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service providers who support our business operations (e.g. hosting, email delivery).
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.
• Professional advisers such as accountants or solicitors.

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and to process it in accordance with the law.

International transfers

Your personal data is primarily stored within the UK. If we transfer your data outside the UK, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK data protection laws.

Data retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to correct inaccurate data.
• The right to request erasure (in certain circumstances).
• The right to object to or restrict processing.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Third-party links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.