Effective Date: 1st January 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how www.gareth-healey.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Gareth Healey, agency advisor and strategic consultant to independent marketing, digital, and creative agencies. You can contact us at:
Email: gareth.healey@beyond-noise.com
Website: www.gareth-healey.com
Company Address:
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name and email address (when you fill in contact forms or sign up for emails)
- Company name and role (if provided during enquiries)
- IP address and device information (through analytics tools)
- Pages visited and actions taken on the website
- Other information you voluntarily provide
3. How We Collect It
We collect data when you:
- Fill in contact or booking forms
- Subscribe to newsletters or resources
- Browse or interact with the website
- Communicate with us directly
4. Why We Collect It
We collect your data to:
- Respond to your enquiries and requests
- Provide you with relevant content, services, and updates
- Improve the performance and experience of our website
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Consent – when you opt in to receive emails or submit a contact form
- Contractual necessity – when responding to a direct enquiry about services
- Legitimate interests – for analytics, website performance, and service improvement
- Legal obligation – when required by UK law
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share it with trusted service providers who help us operate the site or deliver services — such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g. MailerLite, Mailchimp)
- Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Booking or scheduling tools (e.g. Calendly)
Each third party is obligated to handle your data securely and only in accordance with our instructions.
8. Cookies
We use cookies on this website to improve performance, analyse traffic, and personalise your experience. You can read our Cookie Policy for full details.
You can manage your cookie preferences via the banner on the site or in your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
As a UK data subject, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
10. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Email: gareth.healey@beyond-noise.com
Website: www.gareth-healey.com
You also have the right to contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk