Stephen Firth Consulting

Last updated: 27.03.2026

Stephen Firth Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or engage with our services.

1. Who We Are

Stephen Firth Consulting is a UK-based business advisory and mentoring service.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

Email: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Company name

  • Any information you include in your message via the contact form

Information collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

(This is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted via the contact form

  • Communicate with you about potential or ongoing work

  • Provide advisory, mentoring, or consulting services

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send occasional relevant updates or insights (only where appropriate)

We do not sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and operate our business

  • Consent – where you have explicitly opted in (e.g. future communications)

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures.

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss or misuse

  • Disclosure

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

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and communication platforms

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with data protection laws.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your experience and understand how the site is used.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Stephen Firth Consulting
Email: [email protected]