Privacy at a Glance (TL;DR)

At Good Circles Ltd, we care about your privacy. Here's the short version:

• We collect personal data only when needed — like when you get in touch, sign up for updates, or become a client.

• We use your data to respond to enquiries, deliver our services, and (if you say yes) send you useful content or updates.

• We don’t sell your data, and we only share it with trusted services like Google or our email or CRM platforms.

• You can unsubscribe, ask to see your data, or have it deleted — just email us at info@goodcircles.co.uk.

• We follow UK data laws and aim to keep things clear, respectful, and secure.

The full legal version follows below:

Full Privacy Notice

Effective date: 1/1/2025
Last updated:24/6/25

1. Who We Are

This privacy notice describes how Good Circles Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and processes your personal data through your use of our website www.goodcircles.co.uk.
By providing your data, you confirm you are over 13 years of age.
Contact: info@goodcircles.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process:

• Contact Data: when you fill in a form or email us

• Usage Data: how you use our website (e.g. via Squarespace analytics)

• Marketing Preferences: if you sign up to hear from us

• Client Data: if you work with us as a client

We don’t collect sensitive data or knowingly collect data from under 18s.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Deliver services and manage contracts

• Improve our website and plan future content/courses

• Send marketing emails if you opt in

Legal grounds:

• Consent (e.g. newsletter signups)

• Legitimate interest (e.g. replying to enquiries)

• Contractual obligation (for client services)

We don’t use automated decision-making.

4. Marketing

If you subscribe or opt in, we may send emails about our services or insights.
You can unsubscribe at any time using a link or by emailing info@goodcircles.co.uk.
We never share your data with third parties for their marketing.

5. How We Collect Data

• You provide it (via forms, emails, etc.)

• Our website collects limited data (via Squarespace cookies/analytics)

• We may use various tools like HubSpot or Mailchimp

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Website and IT providers (e.g. Squarespace, Google)

• Platforms like email/CRM tools

• Professional advisors (legal, financial)

• Government regulators if required
  All providers must handle your data legally and securely.

7. International Transfers

Some providers (e.g. Google, HubSpot) store data outside the UK.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place under UK GDPR (e.g. standard contractual clauses or privacy frameworks).

8. Data Retention

We keep your data:

• For general enquiries: up to 2 years

• For client work: 6 years after final engagement (for tax/legal reasons)

• For marketing: until you opt out
  We may anonymise data for research/statistical use.

9. Your Rights

You can:

• Access, correct, or delete your data

• Object to processing or withdraw consent

• Request a copy of your data

Contact info@goodcircles.co.uk to exercise your rights.
You can also complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk if you're unhappy.

10. Cookies

We use cookies via Squarespace to help run the site and understand how people use it. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, see Squarespace’s cookie policy.

11. Third-Party Links

We sometimes link to third-party sites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices, so we recommend reading their privacy notices.