Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

SiEffect Limited is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal information when you visit our website, submit an enquiry, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

SiEffect Limited (Company Number 15244718) is a company registered in England and Wales.

Email: simon@sieffect.com

SiEffect Limited provides advisory, interim and fractional leadership support across people, operations and delivery.

For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, SiEffect Limited is the data controller of personal information collected through this website.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (where provided)

  • Information submitted through website contact forms

  • Records of correspondence and enquiries

  • Information relating to services requested or discussed

  • Technical information relating to website usage, including browser type, device information and analytics data

  • Cookie information where applicable

You are not required to provide personal information when browsing this website. However, certain services, including contact forms, require personal information to be submitted.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and requests

  • Communicate regarding potential services

  • Maintain records of business communications

  • Deliver advisory, interim and consultancy services

  • Improve our website, services and user experience

  • Manage business operations and administration

  • Comply with legal, regulatory and professional obligations

  • Protect and enforce our legal rights where necessary

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate Interests

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw that consent at any time.

6. Data Storage and Security

Information submitted through our website may be stored and processed using secure systems provided by third-party service providers, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and contact forms)

  • Google Workspace (email and productivity services)

  • Google Drive (document storage)

  • Accounting and financial management systems

  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other business administration platforms where appropriate

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

Access to personal information is restricted to those who require it for legitimate business purposes and is managed in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

7. Sharing Information

We will only share personal information where:

  • It is necessary to provide our services

  • It is required by law or regulation

  • It is necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal rights

  • It is necessary to engage professional advisers, service providers or contractors supporting our business operations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of the service providers we use may process or store information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace and associated services to improve website functionality, enhance user experience and understand visitor behaviour.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Delivering services

  • Meeting legal, regulatory and accounting obligations

  • Resolving disputes

  • Enforcing agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

11. Your Rights

Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of personal information where appropriate

  • Request restriction of processing

  • Object to certain processing activities

  • Request transfer of your information where applicable

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

12. Complaints

If you are concerned about how your personal information is handled, please contact us in the first instance.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk

13. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:

SiEffect Limited
Company Number: 15244718
Email: simon@sieffect.com

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to remain informed of any updates.