Privacy Notice

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Last updated: September 2026

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We are committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

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Who we are

HYDC is a strategic growth advisory. For any privacy queries, contact us at:

Email: harriet@hydc.studio.

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What information we collect

We collect personal data when you interact with our website, including:

• Contact form submissions: name, email address, company name, and message content
• Email correspondence: if you email us directly
• Usage data: such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically via [analytics tool, e.g. Google Analytics]

We do not collect payment or financial information through this website.

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How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests for information
• Provide, discuss, and deliver our advisory services
• Send relevant follow-up communications where you've consented to this
• Understand how visitors use our website, to improve it
• Comply with legal obligations

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Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: where you've submitted a form or opted in to communications
• Legitimate interests: to respond to enquiries and improve our services
• Contract: where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services
• Legal obligation: where required by law

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Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Trusted service providers who support our operations (e.g. email/CRM platforms, hosting providers), under appropriate data processing agreements
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Authorities, where required by law

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Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand site usage. See our Cookie Policy for full details.

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Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, or as required by law, after which it is securely deleted.

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Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at harriet@hydc.studio.

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Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.