Introduction
This privacy notice explains how we collect, use and protect any personal information you share with us. It applies to information that can identify you (“personal information”) as well as data that cannot.
When we say “process”, we mean collecting, storing, transferring, using or otherwise handling your information.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your information safe. This isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about respecting you and your data.
Our policy complies with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
To learn more about your rights, visit: www.knowyourprivacyrights.org.
Unless stated otherwise in this notice, we do not share, sell or disclose your information to third parties.
1. Data Protection Contact
If you have any questions about this notice or want to exercise your rights, please email us at: info@speakeazyuk.com.
2. Data We Process
We may collect and process different types of personal data, such as:
Identity data – name, title, date of birth and any identifiers you provide.
Contact data – billing/delivery addresses, email, phone numbers.
Technical data – IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, time zone.
Marketing data – your preferences for receiving updates and communications from us.
We may also create anonymous, aggregated data (for example, website statistics) that cannot identify you. If we ever link this to identifiable data, we treat it as personal information.
3. If You Do Not Provide Personal Data
Sometimes we need certain information by law or under contract. If you don’t provide it when asked, we may not be able to provide our services. We’ll let you know at the time if this applies.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent – for example, when you ask us to send you updates or accept cookies.
Contract – when we need your data to provide our services.
Legitimate interests – where it’s necessary for our business and doesn’t override your rights (e.g. record-keeping, responding to enquiries).
Legal obligation – when we are required by law.
5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve your browsing experience.
Track how our site is used.
Remember if you’ve seen key messages.
Keep you signed in (if relevant).
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
We may also use re-marketing cookies (with your consent) to show you ads for our services on other websites.
6. Communications
When you contact us (email, website, phone), we collect the data you provide so we can respond. We may keep a record of these interactions to improve our service.
7. Job Applications
If you apply for a job with us, we may keep your application for up to three years. If employed, we’ll keep relevant data for six years after your employment ends.
8. Sharing Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted third-party providers (such as hosting, IT, or payment processors) but only where necessary and with proper safeguards.
Data may occasionally be processed outside the UK or EU, but only with protections in place (such as approved contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards).
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Ask us to delete your data (where legally possible).
Withdraw consent at any time.
Restrict or object to processing in certain cases.
To exercise these rights, email: info@speakeazyuk.com.
10. Children
Our services are not aimed at children under 18. If you are under 18, you may only use our site with parental consent.
11. Complaints
If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can resolve it.
If you’re still not satisfied, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.
12. Data Retention
We only keep your data as long as necessary to:
Deliver our services.
Comply with legal requirements.
Support potential legal claims.
13. Updates to This Notice
We may update this notice from time to time to stay compliant or reflect changes in how we operate. The latest version will always be published on our website, with the year updated.