Effective Date: 5 August 2025
Stride On Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
Who We Are
Stride On Consulting
Woodlands, Garden Court, Kimpton, SG4 8QQ, United Kingdom
Email: sam@strideonconsulting.com
Phone: +44 7779 003141
What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
- Information you provide directly – when you contact us via email, phone, or website forms.
- Business and financial information – when you work with us, we may collect information related to your business performance and goals.
- Technical data – including your IP address, browser type, and device details.
- Usage data – such as pages you visit, time on site, and navigation behaviour (via analytics tools).
- Information from other sources – for example, referrals or public directories, if relevant.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver our financial consulting services
- Respond to enquiries and contact requests
- Send relevant updates or marketing (only if you’ve opted in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and tax requirements
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases (as defined in UK GDPR):
- Consent – where you’ve opted in to communication or cookies
- Contract – when we need the data to fulfil a service you’ve requested
- Legal obligation – to meet tax, accounting, or legal requirements
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services and run our business, where this doesn’t override your rights
Data Sharing and Storage
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties such as:
- Accountants or legal advisors
- Website and IT providers (e.g., cloud storage or email platforms)
- Analytics tools like Google Analytics
- HMRC or regulatory bodies if required by law
All third-party providers are contractually bound to protect your data and comply with UK GDPR. Some tools may store data outside the UK/EEA (e.g., US-based cloud platforms), but we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as standard contractual clauses).
All data is stored securely and only accessible by authorised personnel.
Cookies
We may use cookies on our website to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Essential cookies – required for basic site operation
- Analytics cookies – to track site usage and performance
You can adjust your preferences at any time using our cookie banner or browser settings. See our full Cookie Policy for details.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your data (where appropriate)
- Object to or restrict how we use your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (if we’re relying on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, just contact us at sam@strideonconsulting.com.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep personal data as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. For example:
- General enquiries – up to 12 months
- Client records – up to 7 years after services end (for legal/accounting reasons)
We review data regularly and securely delete anything we no longer need.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page and will include the “Effective Date” at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch:
Email: sam@strideonconsulting.com
Phone: +44 7779 003141
Address: Woodlands, Garden Court, Kimpton, SG4 8QQ, United Kingdom