Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/09/2025
Guarding the Flock (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Website (www.guardingtheflock.com) and our services.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
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Contact Information: name, email address, telephone number, organisation, role/title. 
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Booking Information: details relating to training, events, or consultancy you book with us. 
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Payment Information: processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store card details. 
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Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, cookies, and analytics data. 
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Communications: records of enquiries, feedback, or complaints. 
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Provide consultancy, training, events, and resources. 
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Process bookings and payments. 
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Respond to enquiries and provide customer support. 
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Send relevant updates, resources, or newsletters (with your consent). 
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Maintain security and improve our Website. 
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Comply with legal and safeguarding obligations. 
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
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Contract: to provide services you have booked or requested. 
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Consent: where you have opted into newsletters or marketing communications. 
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Legal Obligation: where we are required to comply with law (e.g., safeguarding duties, tax obligations). 
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Legitimate Interests: to improve our services and maintain website security. 
4. Sharing Your Data
We will never sell your personal data.
We may share it with:
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Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support). 
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Professional partners where required to deliver joint training or consultancy (with prior notice). 
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Regulatory or safeguarding bodies if required by law or safeguarding concerns. 
5. Data Storage & Retention
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Data is stored securely within the UK or EEA. 
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We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose collected and to comply with legal obligations. 
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Training and consultancy records may be retained for safeguarding accountability purposes. 
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access a copy of your data. 
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Request correction of inaccurate data. 
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Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations). 
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Object to processing or request restrictions. 
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Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent). 
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). 
8. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Guarding the Flock
Email: guardingtheflock@outlook.com