Forge Point Consulting Privacy Policy Uk

Forge Point Consulting
Website: www.forgepointconsulting.co.uk
Effective Date: [May 2026]

Forge Point Consulting (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage our consultancy services.

We provide business consultancy services, including:

• Employment support and HR consultancy for employers
• Employee relations and workplace issue support
• Start-up and small business consultancy
• Business growth and operational support

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Forge Point Consulting
Website: www.forgepointconsulting.co.uk
Email: office@forgepointconsulting.co.uk
Phone: 07760 464294
Registered Address: Rochester, Kent, UK

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name
• Company name
• Job title
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Billing information
• Information relating to employment matters or business consultancy enquiries
• Any documents or information you choose to provide

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Website usage data
• Cookies and analytics information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Deliver consultancy services
• Provide HR and employment support
• Support start-up and developing businesses
• Manage client relationships
• Process payments and invoices
• Improve our website and services
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations
• Send service updates or marketing communications (where permitted)

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

• Contractual necessity – where processing is necessary to provide our services
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business services
• Legal obligations – where we are required to comply with the law
• Consent – where you have agreed to receive marketing communications or optional services

As part of our employment consultancy services, clients may provide information relating to employees, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, or other HR-related matters.

Where special category or sensitive personal data is processed, we will ensure:

• Appropriate safeguards are in place
• Data is only accessed by authorised personnel
• Information is handled confidentially and securely
• Processing is limited to what is necessary for the service provided

Information relating to employees will typically be collected via telephone calls or email correspondence.

Clients remain responsible for ensuring they have the lawful authority to share employee information with us.

We do not sell personal data.

We may share information with:

• Professional advisers
• Accountants or legal representatives
• IT and website service providers
• Cloud storage and software providers
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security and confidentiality of your data.

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Deliver our services
• Meet legal or regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or theft
• Misuse
• Alteration or disclosure

These measures may include secure systems, password protection, restricted access, and encrypted storage where appropriate.

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

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you also have the right to contact the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website performance.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more detailed information, you may wish to create a separate Cookie Policy.

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

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

Forge Point Consulting
Website: www.forgepointconsulting.co.uk
Email: office@forgepointconsulting.co.uk
Phone: 07760 464294