Privacy policy

This privacy policy explains how HCL Group ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects your personal data when you use our website or our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

HCL Group is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at info@Hcl-consultants.co.uk or write to us at 82a James Carter Road, Mildenhall, IP28 7DE, United Kingdom.

2. Information we collect

• Identity & contact data — name, business name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Business data — information you provide about your business, goals and circumstances when you enquire or work with us.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, and how you use our site (see our cookie policy).
• Communications — records of correspondence with us.

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

• respond to your enquiries and provide our services;
• introduce you to relevant partners or businesses in our network, where appropriate;
• meet our legal obligations;
• improve our website and services; and
• send you relevant information where you have agreed to receive it.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process your data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with our legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests.

5. Sharing your data

We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted service providers and, with your agreement, with partners or businesses in our network where an introduction is relevant to your goals.

6. How long we keep it

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out above and to meet our legal obligations.

7. Your rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. You can also withdraw consent at any time and complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

8. Contact us

To exercise any of your rights, email info@Hcl-consultants.co.uk.

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