Privacy Policy - Chris Monks Technology Consulting Ltd

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Chris Monks Technology Consulting Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any personal information you provide is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Who We Are

Chris Monks Technology Consulting Ltd
Company number: 16200826
Registered in England and Wales
Email: cmonks@chrismonksconsulting.com
Website: https://chrismonksconsulting.com

We provide technology consultancy services including C-suite advisory, IT strategy, digital transformation, and hands-on implementation for businesses.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Name, job title, company name
• Contact details (email, phone number)
• Information you provide via contact forms or email
• Information from LinkedIn or professional platforms if you engage with us there
• IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

4. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries and provide consultancy services
• To deliver downloadable content, resources, or case studies you’ve requested
• To improve our website and user experience
• To send occasional updates about our services (only with your consent)
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

• Consent – when you opt in to receive updates or provide information voluntarily
• Contract – when processing is necessary to fulfil a service agreement
• Legitimate interests – where it’s in our interest to communicate with prospective clients or improve our services, and your rights are not overridden
• Legal obligation – when processing is required for compliance with laws

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g. CRM, email providers, analytics tools) to help us operate the business, under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.

We may also disclose personal data if required by law or to protect our rights.

7. Data 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.

You may request deletion of your data at any time (see section 9).

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand user behaviour and improve our content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent was given)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) at ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, email us at: cmonks@chrismonksconsulting.com

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

Chris Monks Technology Consulting Ltd
Email: cmonks@chrismonksconsulting.com