Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your rights.
Who we are
What this covers
Your rights
Overview
We process personal data in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. We aim to collect the minimum information needed to deliver our services and run our website effectively.
- We don’t sell your personal data.
- We use trusted providers for hosting and analytics.
- We keep data only as long as necessary for our purposes and legal obligations.
Data we collect
Contact & business details
When you use our contact form: name, email, company, role, phone, and enquiry message. This data is sent to our email inbox.
Usage & technical data
IP address, device, browser, pages viewed, referrer URLs (only if analytics cookies are enabled). We use this to understand site performance and user experience.
Cookies
Essential cookies for site functionality. Optional analytics cookies track site usage only with your explicit consent (see Cookies section below).
How we use your data
- • Responding to enquiries and providing proposals.
- • Delivering and improving our consulting services.
- • Operating, securing, and debugging our website.
- • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Legal bases: performance of a contract (or steps before entering one), legitimate interests (e.g. site security, service improvement), consent (for optional cookies/marketing), and legal obligation.
Contact form & enquiries
When you submit our contact form, your name, email, message, and any other details you provide are sent to us via FormSubmit (our form processor, based in the US). Your data is then delivered to our email inbox at hello@dawneraconsulting.co.uk.
Legal basis: Your consent when you submit the form, and our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry.
We retain enquiry data for as long as necessary to respond to your request, typically 6 years for business records and regulatory compliance, unless you ask us to delete it.
Sharing your data
We share personal data with carefully selected processors that help us run our business (e.g. hosting, email, analytics, project tools). These providers are bound by contracts and only process data on our instructions.
We may also share data: (i) to comply with law, (ii) to protect rights and safety, or (iii) during corporate transactions (e.g., merger or asset transfer).
International transfers
Retention & security
How long we keep data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, typically up to 6 years for business records and tax/audit requirements, unless a shorter or longer period is required by law.
How we protect data
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures (encryption in transit, access controls, least-privilege practices). No method is 100% secure, but we work to reduce risk.
Your privacy rights
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Cookies & analytics
When you visit our site, we may store small data files called cookies on your device to remember your preferences and understand how you use our site.
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the site to function (e.g., your cookie consent preference). You cannot disable them without affecting site functionality.
Analytics Cookies (opt-in)
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site, including page views and referrer information. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies are only enabled if you consent via our cookie banner.
When you first visit, you'll see a banner asking for your cookie preferences. You can:
- Accept all (essential + analytics)
- Reject all (essential only)
- Customize your preferences
You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not work as intended.
Changes to this policy
Contact us
For privacy requests or questions, contact:
DAWNERA Consulting Ltd
We aim to respond within 30 days.