Ewings Consultancy Services

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use and protect your personal data.

Last updated: July 2026

Ewings Consultancy Services ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains when and why we collect personal information, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.

1. Who We Are

Ewings Consultancy Services is an independent safety, security and operational resilience consultancy. We are based in the United Kingdom and operate internationally.

Data Controller: Ewings Consultancy Services
Contact: info@ewingscs.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

  • Identity Data: Name, job title, organisation name.
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address.
  • Enquiry Data: Information you provide when contacting us, including email correspondence and enquiry forms.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and page interaction data collected via cookies.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services.

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Direct interactions: When you complete contact forms, send us emails, or speak with us by phone.
  • Automated technologies: When you browse our website, we may collect technical data via cookies and analytics tools.
  • Third-party sources: We do not purchase or receive personal data from third-party marketing lists.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and provide the information or services you request.
  • To manage our relationship with you, including notifying you about changes to our services or policies.
  • To improve our website, services, and client experience.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Lawful Basis: We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (to respond to enquiries and provide services), contractual necessity (to fulfil service agreements), and legal compliance where applicable.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Associate consultants and specialists who support the delivery of our services, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Service providers who help us operate our website and business systems, subject to data processing agreements.
  • Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law.

6. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include secure servers, encryption where appropriate, and restricted access to personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Typically, we retain enquiry and client data for up to seven years following the conclusion of our engagement.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and data protection law, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing.
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ewingscs.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Children's Data

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection.