Last updated: [21 August 2025]
Simple Progress Consulting (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal details you provide (such as your name, email address, and phone number) when you contact us directly.
- Usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent) collected automatically through tools like Google Analytics.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to improve site performance and understand visitor behaviour.
- Comments (if enabled) – when visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide our services.
- Monitor and improve website performance (via Google Analytics).
- Protect the website from spam or misuse (e.g., through automated spam detection services).
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited that site directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with that content.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on:
- Consent – for cookies and analytics (you can withdraw consent at any time).
- Legitimate interests – for responding to enquiries and running our business.
- Legal obligations – where processing is required by law.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Enquiry data is kept only as long as necessary to respond and follow up.
- Analytics data is retained in line with Google’s settings.
- Comments (if enabled) and their metadata may be kept indefinitely to recognise and approve follow-ups automatically.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Object to processing or request restriction.
- Withdraw consent where applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk).
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses Google Analytics, which sets cookies to help us understand visitor behaviour. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
For more details on how Google uses your data, see: Google’s Privacy & Terms.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Simple Progress Consulting
Email: [email protected]