Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 April 2026

Common Ground People (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit commongroundpeople.co.uk, contact us, request services, provide testimonials, or sign up to receive communications.

1. Who We Are
Common Ground People is a UK-based people and HR consultancy.
Data Controller: Common Ground People

Email: dataprotection@commongroundpeople.co.uk 

2. The Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:

• Information you provide
• Name, job title, organisation
• Email address and phone number
• Enquiry details and service requirements
• Information for quotes/proposals
• Testimonials or feedback
• Communications data
• Emails and correspondence
• Marketing data
• Preferences for receiving updates
• Technical data
• IP address, browser type, pages visited
• Cookie and usage data

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotes
• Deliver services and manage client relationships
• Share testimonials (with consent)
• Send newsletters (if you opt in)
• Improve our website and services
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

4. Lawful Basis
We rely on:

• Legitimate interests (business development and relationship management)
• Contractual necessity (service delivery)
• Consent (marketing and testimonials)
• Legal obligations

5. Testimonials
We will only publish testimonials with your explicit consent, and you can withdraw this at any time.

6. Marketing
You will only receive marketing if you opt in

You can unsubscribe at any time

7. Cookies
We use cookies to ensure website functionality and improve user experience. See our Cookie Policy below for more detail.

8. Sharing Data
We may share data with trusted providers (e.g. hosting, email platforms, advisors). We never sell personal data.

9. Retention

• Enquiries: 12–24 months
• Clients: duration of contract + up to 6 years
• Marketing: until you withdraw consent

10. Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational safeguards.

11. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and withdraw consent.
Contact: dataprotection@commongroundpeople.co.uk

12. Complaints
You can raise concerns with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

13. Contact
Common Ground People 

Email: dataprotection@commongroundpeople.co.uk 

Last updated: 24 April 2026

What Are Cookies?

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

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies - Required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. via tools like Google Analytics).
• Functionality Cookies - Remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g. analytics providers). These providers have their own privacy policies.

Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to non-essential cookies.