PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY
Last updated: October 2025
Who we are
The Foundry House (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a communications and marketing consultancy registered in England and Wales.
Company number: 04556045
This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website [insert URL] or work with us.
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Contact details– such as your name, email address, phone number, and company name when you contact us
- Business information– details about your organisation that help us provide services or respond to enquiries
- Website usage data– information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools
- Marketing preferences– if you opt in to receive updates or a newsletter (not currently in use but may apply in future)
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide consultancy services
- Manage client relationships and communications
- Improve our website and understand visitor behaviour
- Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
- Send marketing communications (only where you’ve given consent)
Lawful basis for processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):
- Contract: to perform or prepare for a contract with you
- Legitimate interests: to run and promote our business
- Consent: when you agree to receive marketing emails or allow non-essential cookies
- Legal obligation: to comply with our legal duties
Cookies and analytics
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide information to website owners.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic website functionality (these cannot be disabled)
- Analytics cookies: used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. We use Google Analytics to help us understand traffic patterns and improve content
- Preference or functional cookies: remember choices you make (e.g. language or region)
Managing cookies
On your first visit to our site, you’ll see a cookie banner explaining that we use cookies and asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
For more details on managing cookies, visit:
https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
Google Analytics
Google Analytics collects anonymised information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and interactions. Google may process this data in the UK, EU, or US under appropriate safeguards.
For more information, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data storage and retention
We store personal data securely and retain it only as long as necessary for business, legal, or accounting purposes. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Sharing your personal data
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share data with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g. IT support, hosting, analytics, or professional advisors) under confidentiality agreements
- Legal or regulatory bodies if required by law
International transfers
We primarily process data within the UK. If we use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics) that transfer data outside the UK, we ensure suitable safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Government.
Links to other websites
This privacy notice does not cover the links within this site taking you to other websites. If you submit personal information to any of those sites, your information is governed by their privacy policies. We encourage you to carefully read the privacy policy of any website you visit.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)
- Object to processing or request restriction of processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)at www.ico.org.uk
To exercise your rights, please contact us in the first instance using the contact form.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookies Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date.
Contact us
We hope our privacy policy has been useful to you. If you have any further questions please get in touch.