Cookies & Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 November 2025

Stratworth Advisory is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Overview

This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal information when you visit www.stratworthadvisory.com, use our online tools, contact us via forms, or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide: details submitted through contact forms, account creation, or service enquiries (such as name, organisation, and message).
Payment and billing details: processed securely by our payment providers when purchasing services.
Technical information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and session duration, collected automatically through analytics and server logs.
Cookies: used to enable functionality and measure site performance (see the Cookies Policy below).

3. How We Use Your Information

To respond to enquiries and provide requested services (contractual necessity).
To improve website performance and user experience through analytics (legitimate interest).
To manage account access, subscriptions, and client support.
To comply with legal obligations such as tax and record-keeping.
To send updates or marketing information only where consent has been given.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third parties to help operate our website and provide services. These include:

Google Site Kit – integrates Google Analytics and Search Console to collect anonymised usage data.
Web hosting provider – securely stores website files and databases.
Payment processors – handle online payments with appropriate security measures.

All third parties only process data on our behalf and under written agreement.

5. Data Sharing & International Transfers

We may share data with service providers who assist in running the website or delivering services. Where these providers are outside the UK, appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions) are used to protect your data.

6. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

Contact form enquiries – typically up to 2 years.
Account and subscription information – for the duration of your account plus any statutory retention period.
Analytics data – as configured within Google Analytics (default up to 26 months).

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction or deletion of data.
Object to or restrict processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Security

We use technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, or loss. This includes HTTPS encryption and secure hosting.

9. Account & Subscription Users

When you register for an account or subscribe to services, we store the information you provide to manage access and maintain accurate billing records. Upon cancellation, necessary records are retained for legal or accounting purposes.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.

Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function, remember preferences, and analyse performance. Some cookies are essential for operation, while others help improve the user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies: required for basic site functions such as navigation and secure areas (e.g., account login).
Functional cookies: remember your preferences such as language or accessibility options.
Analytics cookies: collect anonymised data about how visitors use the website through Google Analytics (via Site Kit). Cookies such as _ga and _gid help distinguish users and measure session activity.
Marketing & third-party cookies: may be set when embedding third-party content (e.g., videos or social widgets).

3. Managing Cookies

When you visit the site, you may be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or adjusting cookie consent options.

You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics via Google Site Kit to gather anonymous information about visitor behaviour. This helps us understand which pages are most useful and how users interact with the site. All analytics data is aggregated and cannot be used to personally identify you.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using your browser settings or by visiting Google’s opt-out tool.

5. Updates to This Policy

This Cookies Policy may be updated occasionally. Changes will appear on this page with the updated date shown at the top.