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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At Ashworth Partners, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our privacy practices, please do not use our website or services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you visit our website.

Information You Provide

When you interact with our services, you may provide us with personal information, including:

• Contact details such as name, email address, phone number, and organisation name when you fill out forms or request information
• Communication preferences and any information you include in messages sent to us
• Professional information you share during consultations or engagements
• Payment information when you engage our services, though we do not store complete payment card details

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked
• Referring website addresses and search terms used to find our site
• Device identifiers and mobile network information if accessing from a mobile device
• Cookie data as described in our Cookie Policy

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent when you provide explicit permission for specific processing activities
• Contractual necessity when processing is required to fulfill our services to you
• Legitimate interests such as improving our services, conducting business analytics, and ensuring website security
• Legal obligations when we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, payment processing, and other operational functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law, in response to legal processes, to protect our rights and property, or to ensure the safety of our users and the public.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

Data Security and Storage

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures

• Encryption of data in transit using secure protocols
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls limiting who can view or use your data
• Secure data storage with reputable hosting providers
• Employee training on data protection and confidentiality

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected:

• Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years unless you request earlier deletion
• Client engagement records are kept for the duration of our relationship and up to 7 years thereafter for legal and accounting purposes
• Website analytics data is typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing communications records are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion

Your Rights and Choices

Under data protection law, you have several rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@domain.com. We will respond to your request within one month, though this may be extended in complex cases.

Your Rights and Opt-Out Instructions

You are not required to provide any personal information when using this website. If you prefer not to share your data, you may:

• Avoid filling out contact forms, account registrations, or any data-submitting features
• Disable cookies through your browser settings (see our Cookie Policy for more details)
• Contact us directly to request the deletion of any previously shared personal data

We respect your privacy choices. If you would like us to delete your data, please reach out to us using the contact details provided on our Contact page. We will process your request promptly and in accordance with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions recognising equivalent data protection standards
• Binding corporate rules for transfers within multinational organisations
• Consent for specific transfers where appropriate

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

When you click on a link to a third-party website, you leave our site and this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.