Privacy Policy
BE Advisory ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit be-advisory.uk or purchase our courses and services, including the Advisory Launchpad programme.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
BE Advisory is a strategic advisory and executive coaching firm operating under the domain be-advisory.uk. Our contact email is bashir@be-advisory.uk.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Identity data: first name, last name
- Contact data: email address, phone number (if provided)
- Transaction data: details about purchases you make from us
- Usage data: information about how you use our website and course platform
- Marketing data: your preferences for receiving communications from us
3. How We Collect Data
- Direct interactions: when you purchase a course, enquire via email, or book a call
- Automated technologies: cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our site
- Third parties: payment processors (Paddle) and course delivery platforms
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your course purchase
- Manage your relationship with us (account, support, invoicing)
- Send you relevant programme updates and course materials
- Send marketing communications where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Contract: processing necessary to fulfil your purchase
- Legitimate interests: improving our services and communicating with you
- Consent: for marketing emails where required
- Legal obligation: where required by law
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
- Paddle: our payment processor (Merchant of Record)
- Course platform providers: for course delivery and access management
- Email service providers: for transactional and marketing emails
- Professional advisors: legal, accounting, or auditing services where required
All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it only for specified purposes.
7. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Transaction records are typically retained for 7 years.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Restriction: request we limit how we use your data
- Portability: receive your data in a portable format
- Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at bashir@be-advisory.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to function correctly. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or destruction. Payment processing is handled entirely by Paddle; we do not store payment card details.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of our site or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: bashir@be-advisory.uk
Website: be-advisory.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.