Privacy Notice

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

AHB Advisory ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website or engage with our services.

We are registered in England and Wales and operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

AHB Advisory is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. For any questions about this notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@ahbadvisory.co.uk

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information: name, email address, company name, and any other information you provide when contacting us.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, and operating system when you visit our website.
  • Engagement data: information related to our professional relationship if you become a client.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries and provide information about our services
  • To deliver our advisory services under engagement agreements
  • To send relevant communications about our services (with consent)
  • To comply with legal obligations and professional requirements

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: to fulfil our obligations under engagement agreements.
  • Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and manage our business relationships.
  • Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications.
  • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Cookies and Tracking

This website uses minimal cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking services that profile visitors across websites.

Any analytics we use are privacy-focused and do not collect personally identifiable information beyond basic technical data.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Engagement-related records are typically retained for seven years after the conclusion of an engagement, in line with professional and legal requirements.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our business (under appropriate data processing agreements)
  • Professional advisors where necessary for legal or accounting purposes
  • Regulatory authorities where required by law

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • The right to erasure in certain circumstances
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ahbadvisory.co.uk.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
ico.org.uk

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy notice or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@ahbadvisory.co.uk