Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — The Ginger Brand Man Limited

Last updated: 8.12.2025

The Ginger Brand Man Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website or use our consultancy services.

We are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 1. Who We Are

The Ginger Brand Man Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company number: 16845236
Registered office: Westminster House, 10 Westminster Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK10 1BX
Email: christian.james@thegingerbrandman.co.uk

 2. Information We May Collect

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

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title and company

  • Enquiry details sent via forms, email, or phone

  • Billing and invoicing information (for clients)

Information collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and website interactions

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 9)

Information from third parties

  • Social media interactions

  • Referral partners or publicly available sources (e.g., LinkedIn)

 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries

  • To deliver consultancy services

  • To manage billing, client records and contractual obligations

  • To improve our website and marketing

  • To send updates or marketing communications (only with consent or legitimate interest)

  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

 4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent — e.g., when you subscribe to newsletters

  • Contract — to provide our services or respond to enquiries

  • Legitimate Interests — e.g., business development, site analytics

  • Legal Obligation — e.g., tax and accounting records

 5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers such as website hosting, email, analytics and CRM platforms

  • Professional advisers (e.g., accountants, legal representatives)

  • Regulators and authorities where required by law

All third-party processors are vetted to ensure GDPR compliance.

 6. International Transfers

Some service providers may store data outside the UK (e.g., cloud or email platforms).
Where transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK adequacy regulations

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional security measures

 7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry records: up to 24 months

  • Client records: 7 years (for legal and accounting purposes)

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion

 8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk/

To exercise your rights, contact us at christian.james@thegingerbrandman.co.uk

 9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand visitor behaviour

  • Support our marketing activities

You can control cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie banner (if installed).
A full Cookie Policy can be added separately if needed.

 10. Security Measures

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your data, including:

  • Encrypted communications (HTTPS)

  • Secure access controls

  • Regular monitoring of systems

  • Use of GDPR-compliant third-party providers

 11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

 13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

The Ginger Brand Man Limited
Email: christian.james@thegingerbrandman.co.uk

Address: Westminster House, 10 Westminster Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom, SK10 1BX