PRIVACY NOTICE

Infection Prevention Consultancy UK
Last updated: 4 September 2026

Who We Are

Infection Prevention Consultancy UK ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services.

Website: www.ipconsultancy.uk

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Job title

  • Organisation name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Information provided when requesting our services

We may also collect technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data through analytics cookies

Special Category Data

We do not intentionally collect special category personal data through our website.

If such information is provided to us as part of a consultancy engagement, it will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and any contractual agreements in place.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide consultancy services

  • Manage client relationships

  • Prepare proposals and contracts

  • Process payments and invoices

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

  • Protect our business against fraud or misuse

Our Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide our services or take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Legitimate Interests

To operate and improve our business, communicate with clients and maintain records.

Legal Obligation

To comply with legal, regulatory, accounting and taxation requirements.

Consent

Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before processing your information for specific purposes.

Who We Share Information With

We may share information with:

  • Professional advisors

  • Accountants and auditors

  • IT and website service providers

  • Payment providers

  • Regulatory bodies where required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

How Long We Keep Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this notice.

Where required by law, financial and contractual records may be retained for up to six years or longer where appropriate.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Improve performance and user experience

  • Analyse website traffic

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner's Office
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we process your personal information, please contact:

Infection Prevention Consultancy UK
Website: www.ipconsultancy.uk