PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 16th March 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by:

Stone Business Consultancy Limited
11 Seagrave Close, Northwich, CW9 8UR.
Email: Simon@StoneBusinessConsultancy.com

For the purposes of the UK GDPR, we are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to personal data collected through this website and related communications.
It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect:

Information you provide

name
email address
company name
phone number
message content

Technical information

IP address
browser type
device type
pages viewed
referring website.

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

responding to enquiries
providing consultancy services
improving website performance
preventing fraud or misuse of our website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries and operating our business)
Contract (where services are requested)
Legal obligations
Consent (where marketing communications are requested).

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We may share data with service providers who support our operations, including:

hosting providers
analytics platforms
professional advisers.

Such providers are required to process data only in accordance with our instructions.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data.

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data transmitted via the website.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you may have the right to:

request access to personal data
request correction of inaccurate data
request erasure of data
restrict processing
object to processing
request data portability.

Requests may be made by contacting us at the email address above.

10. Limitation of Reliance

Information submitted via this website does not establish a client relationship and does not constitute professional advice.

Any consultancy engagement will be subject to separate written terms.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The most current version will always be available on our website.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16th March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Stone Business Consultancy Limited (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.stonebusinessconsultancy.com.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.

Further information about cookies is available here: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable core functionality such as security and accessibility.

These cookies do not require consent.

Examples include:

Cookie
Purpose
Session cookies
Enable website navigation
Security cookies
Protect against misuse
Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

For example, we may use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic.

Information collected may include:

pages visited
time spent on pages
device type
browser type
approximate location.

Example provider: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember user preferences such as:

language settings
display preferences.

These cookies may be used with consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on our website, such as analytics or embedded content providers.

We do not control these cookies directly.

5. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Examples:

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy please contact:

Stone Business Consultancy Limited
Email: simon@StoneBusinessConsultancy.com