Policies & Statements

R Edwards Associates Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Who We Are

R Edwards Associates Ltd
Email: mail@redwardsassociates.co.uk
Phone: 07877 064620

Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Business information: Company name, job title, business sector
• Communication data: Records of correspondence and communications
• Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

1. 1. Providing our consultancy services to you
2. 2. Communicating about projects, quotations, and service delivery
3. 3. Invoicing and payment processing
4. 4. Responding to enquiries and providing customer support
5. 5. Sending occasional updates about our services (with your consent)
6. 6. Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary to perform our contract with you
• Legitimate interests: Running our business effectively (e.g., invoicing, communication)
• Consent: Marketing communications (which you can withdraw at any time)
• Legal obligation: Tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Professional advisers (accountants, lawyers) as necessary
• Subcontractors engaged on your projects (with your knowledge)
• HM Revenue & Customs and other regulatory bodies
• Payment processors (for invoice payments)

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Client records: Minimum 7 years (for tax and legal purposes)
• Enquiry data: 2 years from last contact if no engagement
• Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent (for marketing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies only. These are necessary for the website to function and do not collect personal data beyond basic usage statistics.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at the address provided above.