Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4th January 2025

At Matt Hammond HR, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Matt Hammond HR (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and provides HR consultancy services. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us:

Email: hello@matthammondhr.com
Phone: +44 7424 303380

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and business name.
Message Content: Information you provide through our contact form.
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies).

We collect this data to provide our services and improve your website experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to your enquiries or requests.
To provide HR consultancy services tailored to your needs.
To send updates, insights, or marketing communications (only if you have opted in).
To improve our website functionality and user experience.

We will only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, a contractual obligation, or a legitimate interest.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

Secure storage systems.
Encryption of sensitive data.
Regular reviews of our data protection practices.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. Typically, we keep contact information for up to 12 months after our last interaction unless you request its deletion sooner.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request corrections to your personal data if inaccurate.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (the “right to be forgotten”).
Restriction: Request we limit how we use your personal data.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another organisation.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 1.

7. Sharing Your Data

We will not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information:

With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or delivering services (e.g., IT support, email marketing platforms).
If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

All third parties are required to respect your data and process it in accordance with data protection laws.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: hello@matthammondhr.com
Phone: +44 7424 303380

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

This privacy policy was last updated on 4th January 2025.