This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website and Bowes Consulting, the owner and provider of this Website. Bowes Consulting takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
This policy forms an agreement and terms of use between you, the User of this wWebsite and Bowes Consulting, the owner and provider said website. Bowes Consulting takes the privacy of your information of the utmost importance. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data: The definition thorough-out the policy is as per the Data Protection Act 1998;
We or us: Bowes Consulting
User or you: Any third party that accesses this website and is not either (i) employed by Bowes Consulting (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Bowes Consulting and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services;
Website: the website that you are currently using, www.bowesconsulting.co.uk and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy;
a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
"including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Bowes Consulting and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites or other 3rd parties.
We may collect the following, which includes personal Data, from you:
Name
Contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
IP address (automatically collected);
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
We use necessary cookies to make our site work and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
We may choose to use analytical cookies to help us provide you with the best possible experience by collecting and reporting information on how the website is used. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. If you prefer not to allow us to accept these cookies you can adjust permissions by clicking the cookie symbol at the bottom left corner of this page.
For purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998, Bowes Consulting is the "data controller".
We will retain any Data you submit for the limited period necessary for the purpose it is captured.
Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to any third party disclosures specifically set out in this policy, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties. This our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.
All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more details on security see the clause below (Security).
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:
internal record keeping;
transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Bowes Consulting may, from time to time, employ the services of other parties for dealing with certain processes necessary for the operation of the Website. The providers of such services have access to certain personal Data provided by Users of this Website.
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
1. Bowes Consulting may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Bowes Consulting. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data. This may include the following:
use of Data for direct marketing purposes;
sharing Data with third parties.
To use all features and functions available on the Website, you may be required to submit certain Data.
You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by Bowes Consulting (where such Data is held) on payment of a small fee, which will not exceed £10.
Data security is of paramount importance to Bowes Consulting and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.
If password access is required for certain parts of the Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
We follow best practice processes, policies and procedures together with deploying modern infrastructure to protect your personal Data. However, transmission of information over the internet is outside the control of Bowes Consulting Limited and is done at your own risk. We cannot ensure the security of your Data transmitted over the internet to this Website.
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may note transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected.
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.
Bowes Consulting reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.
You may contact Bowes Consulting by email. Our Company Secretary, michelle@bowesconsulting.co.uk
First published on Thursday 02 03 2023