Privacy policy.

Last Updated July 2025.

Alderbourne Advisors ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our clients, website visitors, and partners. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in accordance with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Alderbourne Advisors is a boutique communications and public affairs consultancy based in the UK. Alderbourne Advisors is the trading name of Alderbourne Consulting Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16467821).

We are the data controller of any personal data you provide to us.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

• Name, email address, and contact details

• Business information (e.g. job title, organisation)

• Enquiry and correspondence details

• Website usage data (see section on Cookies)

• Any other information voluntarily provided to us

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and providing services

• Sending updates about our work or industry insights

• Managing events or communication initiatives

• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Our lawful bases for processing personal data include:

• Your consent (where applicable)

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with a legal obligation

• Legitimate interests (e.g. for internal operations, marketing, or service improvement)

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted service providers (e.g. email marketing platforms, CRM systems) who help us deliver our services. We ensure these parties uphold strict data protection standards.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for, or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request rectification or erasure of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)

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

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

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

9. Cookies

We may use cookies to improve user experience on our website. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. See our Cookies Policy below.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Please check back to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

info@alderbourne.co.uk
Alderbourne Advisors
54A High Street

Marlow

Buckinghamshire

SL7  2LP