Privacy Policy

Audital Consulting is committed to protecting personal data and handling information lawfully, transparently, and securely.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in the course of our activities.

Who We Are

Audital Consulting provides independent AI governance, oversight, and compliance assessments.

For the purposes of data protection law, Audital Consulting acts as the data controller in respect of personal data processed through this website and in connection with enquiries and engagements.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through:

• This website
• Engagement and enquiry forms
• Direct communications by email
• Professional interactions related to assessments and oversight engagements

It does not apply to data processed by third party websites linked from this site.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• Name and professional contact details
• Organisation name and role
• Email address and telephone number
• Information submitted through enquiry or engagement forms
• Communications exchanged with Audital Consulting

We do not intentionally collect special category data.

How We Use Personal Data

Personal data is processed only where necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:

• Responding to enquiries and engagement requests
• Assessing suitability and scope of potential engagements
• Communicating in relation to oversight and compliance services
• Fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations
• Maintaining internal records and audit trails

We do not use personal data for marketing profiling or automated decision making.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests in conducting and managing professional services
• Performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering a contract
• Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

Where required, consent will be obtained explicitly.

Confidentiality and Data Access

Access to personal data is restricted to individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes.

All information submitted to Audital Consulting is treated as confidential and handled in accordance with professional and regulatory expectations appropriate to risk sensitive environments.

Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared only where necessary and appropriate, including:

• With professional advisers bound by confidentiality
• Where required by law or regulatory authority
• With service providers supporting secure website or email operations

All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, regulatory, and professional obligations.

Retention periods are reviewed periodically.

Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, Audital Consulting takes data protection seriously and applies proportionate safeguards.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion where appropriate
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request restriction of processing
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner Office

Requests can be made by contacting Audital Consulting directly.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website uses only essential cookies necessary for basic functionality.

We do not use invasive tracking or behavioural profiling cookies.

Further details are provided in the Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, regulation, or operational practice.

The current version will always be available on this website.

Engagement

For questions relating to this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact Audital Consulting using the form provided on the engagement page.