Privacy Policy for Beaconstone Counsel
Introduction
Beaconstone Counsel is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data we collect and process. This Privacy Policy outlines how our online platform, "our site," collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you interact with us, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect various types of information from and about users of our site and services, including:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, professional title, company name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when you make inquiries, request services, or subscribe to our newsletters.
- Professional Information: Details related to your business, industry, strategic challenges, operational needs, financial situations, and digital transformation goals, which are necessary for us to provide our business consulting services.
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our site.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our site, products, and services, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and other statistics.
- Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To Provide and Manage Our Services: For strategic planning, operational efficiency, change management, financial advisory, market entry strategies, digital transformation roadmaps, and leadership development.
- To Respond to Inquiries: To address your requests, questions, and feedback.
- To Improve Our Online Platform: To understand how users interact with our site, diagnose technical problems, and enhance user experience.
- For Marketing and Communication: To send you relevant information about our services, updates, and promotional materials, consistent with your preferences.
- For Legal and Security Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect the rights, property, or safety of Beaconstone Counsel, our users, or others.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your explicit consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our site, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., website hosting, analytics, CRM systems), provided they agree to keep this information confidential and comply with data protection laws.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When we no longer need to process your personal data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Beaconstone Counsel
4502 Silkwood Drive, Floor 7,
Manchester, England, M1 2HF, UK.