PRIVACY NOTICE

Thought Partner Consulting Ltd (www.stuartjbarnett.com) is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we use and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Use and Access Act 2025.

1. Contact details

  • Data Controller: Stuart Barnett, Director

  • Email: info@stuartjbarnett.com

  • Information Commission Registration: ZC081229

2. the data we collect

We process professional contact details (name, email, job title) and communication data required to deliver coaching services. We operate a paperless environment and do not collect Special Category (sensitive) data.

3. WHY WE USE YOUR DATA (LAWFUL BASIS)

  • Service delivery: providing coaching under our contract with you or your organisation

  • Consent: To send you our e-newsletter and business updates, where you have specifically opted in via our website.

  • Business administration: scheduling, invoicing, and professional correspondence

  • Legal obligations: meeting tax and regulatory requirements

4. cookies

We use a small number of cookies to help our website function and to understand how visitors interact with our content. You can "Accept," "Decline," or "Manage" these settings at any time using the banner on our homepage.

5. how we keep data secure

All digital data is protected with full disk encryption, multifactor authentication (MFA), and secure VPNs. We do not store physical records.

6. who we share your data with

We never sell your data. We use a small number of reputable service providers to run our business, including: Google and Microsoft (email and documents), Zoom and Microsoft Teams (video coaching) and Xero (invoicing).

Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on the UK–US Data Bridge (for certified US providers) or Standard Contractual Clauses for other locations.

7. how long we keep data

  • Client and financial records: 7 years, to meet legal and insurance requirements.

  • General enquiries: typically deleted after 24 months.

  • Marketing (email addresses): until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Where you have consented to receive our newsletter, you may withdraw this consent at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in any email.

8. your rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. Please email info@stuartjbarnett.com to make a request.

9. complaints

If you have a concern, please email info@stuartjbarnett.com with the subject line: "Data Complaint." In accordance with the Data Use and Access Act 2025, we will:

  • Acknowledge your complaint within 30 days.

  • Provide regular updates on our progress.

  • Communicate the final outcome without undue delay.

If dissatisfied, you have the right to escalate matters to the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).