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Privacy Policy

How U-Consulting Ltd collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information entrusted to us under UK and EU data-protection law.

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1. Introduction

This website (www.uconsulting.co.uk) is operated by U-Consulting Ltd (“Company”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a company registered in England and Wales.

For the purposes of applicable data-protection law, including the UK GDPR and, where applicable, the EU GDPR, U-Consulting Ltd acts as the data controller.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we use it. Please read this Privacy Policy alongside our Cookie Policy.

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2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies when you:

  • Visit our website
  • Request information about our services
  • Engage our services
  • Subscribe to communications
  • Contact us via email, phone, post, or forms
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3. Personal Data We Collect

a) Identity Data

  • Full name and title
  • Date of birth (if required)
  • Nationality and residence

b) Contact Data

  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Address

c) Financial Data

  • Billing and invoicing details
  • Payment information (via secure providers)
  • Bank details (if required)

d) Technical Data

  • IP address (anonymised where applicable)
  • Browser and device data
  • Usage data via analytics

e) Compliance Data (AML / KYC)

  • Identity documents
  • Proof of address
  • Source of funds / wealth
  • Beneficial ownership information

f) Communications Data

  • Email and correspondence records
  • Enquiries and instructions

Providing certain data may be mandatory. Failure to provide it may prevent us from delivering services or complying with legal obligations.

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4. How We Collect Your Data

  • Directly: forms, email, phone
  • Automated: cookies, analytics
  • Third parties: verification agencies, advisors
  • Public sources: Companies House, registers, sanctions lists
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5. Legal Basis for Processing

Contractual Necessity
To perform a contract or pre-contract steps.
Legal Obligation
To comply with laws such as AML regulations and HMRC requirements.
Legitimate Interest
To operate, improve services, and prevent fraud.
Consent
For marketing and non-essential cookies (withdrawable anytime).
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6. AML / KYC Obligations

We are legally required to verify identity, monitor relationships, retain records, and report suspicious activity.

This processing is mandatory and cannot be opted out of.

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7. How We Use Your Data

  • Provide and manage services
  • Communicate with you
  • Verify identity (AML / KYC)
  • Process payments
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve services and website
  • Send marketing (with consent)
  • Prevent fraud
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8. Data Sharing

  • Professional advisors
  • IT and hosting providers
  • Payment processors
  • Analytics providers
  • KYC providers
  • Regulators (HMRC, NCA, etc.)
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9. International Transfers

We use safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)
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10. Data Retention

Key retention periods

  • Client files: 6–10 years
  • AML data: minimum 5 years
  • Financial records: 6 years
  • Marketing data: until withdrawal
  • Analytics: up to 14 months
  • Job applicants: 6 months
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11. Data Security

  • Encryption (TLS / SSL)
  • Access controls
  • Security updates
  • Staff training
  • Breach procedures

We notify the ICO within 72 hours in case of serious data breaches.

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12. Children

Our services are for individuals aged 18+. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

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13. Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making with legal or significant effects.

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14. Your Rights

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing
  • Withdraw consent

You may contact the ICO: ico.org.uk

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15. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for third-party websites. Please review their policies.

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16. Contact Us

Company
U-Consulting Ltd
Address
18 – 20 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, Kent, England, CT5 4EY
Email
info@uconsulting.co.uk
Website
www.uconsulting.co.uk
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17. Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Please review it regularly.

This Privacy Policy is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.