1. Introduction

At Westmarch Strategies, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services. We act in full compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Full name, email address, and phone number (via contact form)
• Professional information if you engage us for consulting
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for legal compliance or client onboarding purposes.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information:

• To respond to your enquiries and consultation requests
• To deliver legal consulting services
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To meet legal and regulatory obligations

We never sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely on UK-based or GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect against loss, unauthorized access, or misuse.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information:

• With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
• With professional partners or consultants only when necessary to fulfil a service, and always under confidentiality agreements

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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

7. Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date stated above.

Last updated: April 2025