Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: 2026
1. Introduction & Who We Are
Waris Consulting (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://www.warisconsulting.co.uk (“the Website”). We are a UK-based health & safety consultancy providing professional guidance and services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your personal data securely and transparently in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy explains:
- What personal data we collect
- Why we collect it and how we use it
- Who we share it with
- How long we retain data
- Your rights
- Our use of cookies
2. Personal Data We Collect & Why
a. Contact Forms
When you use our contact form (e.g., to request a quotation or ask a question), we collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional)
- Message content
Purpose: To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (responding to your request).
b. Comments & Testimonials
If you leave a testimonial or review on our Website:
- We collect the content you provide and your name/email (if included)
- We may record your IP address and browser user agent for spam prevention
Purpose: To display your feedback and prevent spam.
c. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors engage with our Website. These tools collect data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- General geographic information
This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Purpose: To improve Website content and performance.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
a. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, improve performance, and remember preferences.
Our Website uses the following categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off:
- Security and spam prevention (e.g., contact form submission verification)
- Session handling
Analytics Cookies
These help us measure and analyse how visitors use the Website. They may collect information such as:
- Pages you visit
- How long you stay
- Whether you return to the Website
We rely on your consent for analytics cookies where required.
b. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social icons), which may set cookies from external sites. We do not control these.
c. Cookie Preferences & Management
When you first visit the Website, you’ll be prompted to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change cookie settings in your browser at any time:
- Chrome / Edge / Firefox / Safari: Browser settings → Cookies → Manage preferences
Please note disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.
We may share your data:
- With service providers who help operate our Website (e.g., hosting, spam filtering, analytics), under strict confidentiality
- When required by law or regulation
Visitor comments or messages may be processed by automated spam detection services.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as needed to respond and comply with legal obligations
- Comments/testimonials: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Analytics data: Retained in aggregated or anonymised form
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your personal data (subject to retention obligations)
- Object to processing where applicable
- Withdraw consent (for cookies/marketing)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
8. Data Breach Procedures
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have responsive procedures to:
- Investigate and contain the incident
- Notify relevant supervisory authorities
- Communicate with affected individuals if required
9. External Content & Links
The Website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this policy or your data:
Website Contact Form: https://www.warisconsulting.co.uk
11. Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on the Website with an updated effective date.