Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: 5th January, 2026

Greybeard Marketing Limited ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and responsibly. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us.

This policy is written in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Greybeard Marketing Limited is a UK-based marketing consultancy.

We act as the data controller for the personal data we collect through this website and in the course of our business activities.

Our contact details are available on our website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information you provide to us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Any information you submit via contact forms, email, or enquiries

b) Information we collect automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send relevant business communications (where lawful)

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – where you have explicitly agreed

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our business (provided your rights are not overridden)

  • Contractual necessity – where processing is required to deliver agreed services

  • Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with the law

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

6. Sharing Your Personal Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and communications platforms

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants or legal advisers)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details on our website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide insights into how the site is used.

Types of cookies we use

a) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off.

b) Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g. pages visited, traffic sources). We use this information to improve performance and usability.

Analytics cookies are only used where you have given consent.

c) Functional cookies (if applicable)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering preferences.

10. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner when you first visit the website.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via the details provided on our website.