Data Protection

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, the data controller is:

Celia Gaze
United Kingdom

2. Overview

This page explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website.

As a UK-based business offering speaking, consultancy, and related services, we are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (if provided)

  • Organisation or business details

  • Information submitted via contact or enquiry forms

  • Records of communication (e.g. email correspondence)

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage

4. How Your Data Is Collected

Your personal data may be collected when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through the website

  • Request information about speaking engagements or services

  • Communicate via email

  • Interact with the website (including via cookies or analytics tools)

5. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

a) Responding to Enquiries

To respond to messages, enquiries, and service requests.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and/or steps prior to entering a contract.

b) Delivering Services

To manage bookings, speaking engagements, or consultancy services.
Legal basis: Contractual necessity.

c) Communication

To communicate regarding enquiries, services, or follow-ups.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

d) Website Improvement

To understand how visitors use the website and improve performance.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

e) Marketing (where applicable)

To send updates or relevant information where you have opted in.
Legal basis: Consent.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party providers where necessary to operate the website or deliver services, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and communication platforms

  • Analytics services

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.

7. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure personal data remains protected, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: retained for handling enquiries and reasonable follow-up

  • Client data: retained for the duration of the working relationship and to meet legal obligations

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request transfer of your data (data portability)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

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

10. Data Security

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

11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/

12. Updates to This Page

This Data Protection page may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.