Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Pencil Point Consultancy

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Pencil Point Consultancy, operated as a sole trader by Selena Mahay, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit my website www.pencilpointconsultancy.com or engage with my teaching and learning solutions, specialist consulting services, testimonials, or credentials. By using my Website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

I may collect the following types of information:

Personal information is data that can be used to identify you, such as:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide when you fill out contact forms, request services, or subscribe to updates.
• Testimonial Information: Names, job titles, and testimonials you submit for publication on my Website.
• Business Information: Details about your organisation or educational institution shared during consultations or inquiries.
• Payment Information: Billing details if you engage my services (processed securely via third-party payment processors).

Non-personal information does not directly identify you, such as:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with my Website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: I may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse Website performance, or deliver personalised content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

I collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from You: When you submit inquiries via contact forms, provide testimonials, sign up for newsletters, or engage my consulting services.
• Automatically: Through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and server logs that track Website usage.
• From Third Parties: From partners or service providers, where applicable, to provide my services or verify information.

I use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide teaching and learning solutions or specialist consulting services.
• Process payments and manage client relationships.
• Publish and display testimonials with your consent to showcase my services.
• Send marketing communications, such as newsletters or updates about my workshops and INSETs, if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• Improve my Website, services, and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations or protect my rights.

I do not sell your personal information. I may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that assist with Website hosting, payment processing, analytics, or email marketing (e.g., email service providers or CRM tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process, I may disclose your information to authorities or third parties.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a sale or transfer of my business, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, including testimonials, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications using the "unsubscribe" link in emails or by contacting me.
• Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block cookies or opt out of non-essential tracking.

To exercise these rights, contact me at selena@pencilpointconsultancy.com.

I implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you are located outside the United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United Kingdom or other countries where my service providers operate. I ensure appropriate safeguards  

are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

My Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies.

My Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe I have collected such information, please contact me to have it removed.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated policy will be posted on my Website with the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website or services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:

Pencil Point Consultancy
Operated by Selena Mahay
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM
Email: selena@pencilpointconsultancy.com
Website: www.pencilpointconsultancy.com
Phone: +44-7424000067

This Privacy Policy is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws. Please review it carefully.