Privacy Policy

Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how Sharon Preston Consulting Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

1. Who We Are

SharonPreston.com is the official website of Sharon Preston Consulting Ltd. We are an executive mentoring and strategic advisory practice committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

Sharon Preston Consulting Ltd is registered in England and Wales. Company number: 16532727. Registered office: The Counting House, 9 High Street, Tring, HP23 5TE. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office. ICO registration reference: ZC001706.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Business name and job title
• IP address and browser type
• Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

• Visit our website
• Fill out a form (contact, newsletter signup, waitlist, or assessment)
• Purchase a service or product
• Communicate with us via email or social media

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your enquiries
• Send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Provide and manage our services
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 

5. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases as set out in the UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025:

• Your consent
• The performance of a contract
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate interests (e.g. marketing, analytics, and service improvement)

 

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including email marketing, analytics, and payment processing. All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.

7. International Data Transfers

Where your data is transferred outside of the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in line with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, including standard contractual clauses or transfer to countries with adequacy decisions recognised by the UK.

8. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint directly with us before escalating to the ICO (introduced under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025)

 

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

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your website experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Sharon Preston Consulting Ltd

The Counting House, 9 High Street, Tring, HP23 5TE

[email protected]

 

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.