Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how I, Rachel Hughes, collect, use and protect any personal information you provide when using this website or contacting me.
Who I am
I am Rachel Hughes, a Business Consultant based in the UK.
If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me via the contact details provided on this website.
What information I collect
I may collect and process the following information:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Business details you choose to share
Information submitted via contact forms or enquiry forms
Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
How I use your information
Your information is used to:
Respond to enquiries
Arrange and manage discovery calls
Understand your business needs
Provide consulting services if you become a client
Improve my website and services
I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on:
Your consent (when you submit a form or contact me)
Legitimate interest (to respond to enquiries and operate my business)
How long I keep your data
I only keep personal data for as long as necessary:
Enquiry data: up to 12–24 months if no further engagement occurs
Client data: retained for the duration of the working relationship and as required for legal or tax purposes
Cookies and analytics
This website may use cookies to:
Understand how visitors use the site
Improve website performance
Track basic analytics (e.g. page visits, traffic sources)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of your data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details on this website.
Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page.