Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you visit this website or engage with our services.

Who we are

Ed Howard Consulting Ltd is the data controller for personal information collected through this website. We are registered in England and Wales, company number 17088062, registered office First Floor Winston House, 349 Regents Park Road, London, N3 1DH. You can contact us about your data at info@edhowardconsulting.co.uk.

What we collect

We may collect and process personal data including contact details such as name, email address and phone number; business information you choose to provide; enquiry details submitted through contact forms or email; technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information and usage data; and any other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

Personal data is collected when you submit an enquiry through the website, contact us by email, engage our consultancy services, or browse the website using cookies and analytics tools.

How we use it

We use personal data to respond to enquiries and communications, provide consultancy services, manage client relationships, improve the website and user experience, and comply with legal or regulatory obligations. We only process personal data where there is a lawful basis to do so.

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on include legitimate interests to operate and grow the business, contractual necessity where processing is required to deliver services, legal obligations where required by law, and consent where you have explicitly provided it.

Sharing your data

We do not sell or rent personal data. Personal data may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as website hosting providers, email and productivity services, analytics providers, and professional advisers including accountants or legal advisers. All third parties are required to process data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

Where personal data is processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure adequate protection in line with UK GDPR requirements.

How long we keep it

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for and to meet legal, accounting or regulatory requirements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Your rights

You have the right to access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time where applicable. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Security and changes

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.