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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Achieve Consultancy is a UK-based business consultancy. We provide business planning, financial forecasting, and commercial support services to entrepreneurs and business owners.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. For any data protection queries, please contact us at: 📧 contact@achieveconsultancy.co.uk

 

2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

  • Identity Data: Name, current visa status, visa expiry date, and identity documents (such as passport copies, if provided for verification).

  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and billing address.

  • Business Data: CVs/resumes, business plans, financial history, and commercial proposals.

  • Communication Data: Records of emails, WhatsApp messages, telephone calls, and video consultations.

  • Technical Data: Website usage data (IP address, browser type) where applicable.

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following methods:

  • Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, send us emails/WhatsApp messages, or speak with us during consultations.

  • Document Submission: When you voluntarily provide business or personal documents for our review.

  • Third Parties: Occasionally, from professional partners or public business registers, if relevant to your engagement.

 

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data specifically to:

  • Provide contracted business consultancy services.

  • Draft and structure business plans, financial forecasts, and commercial documents.

  • Communicate with you regarding project updates and service delivery.

  • Coordinate with external professional partners (e.g., legal or accounting firms) where you have authorised us to do so.

  • Comply with legal, regulatory, and accounting obligations.

 

5. Important Disclaimer: Immigration & Legal Services

Please note: We do not provide immigration advice or immigration services.

Any data processed regarding your visa status is strictly for the purpose of ensuring your business plans meet commercial viability standards. All immigration advice, endorsement strategy, and visa applications are handled exclusively by independent, regulated legal partners under a separate client engagement.

 

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver the services you have engaged us for.

  • Legitimate Interests: To run our business effectively and improve our services.

  • Legal Obligation: To keep records for tax and accounting purposes.

 

7. Sharing Your Data

We respect your confidentiality. We may share your data with:

  • Regulated Legal Partners: Only where you have engaged them and authorized coordination.

  • Operational Teams: Offshore administrative or drafting teams supporting our documentation services (under strict confidentiality agreements).

  • Service Providers: IT providers for email hosting, cloud storage, and CRM systems.

  • Authorities: HM Revenue & Customs or other regulators if legally required.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

 

8. International Data Transfers

As we may utilize offshore service providers for administrative support, some of your data may be processed outside the UK. We ensure appropriate contractual and security safeguards are in place to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with UK GDPR standards.

 

9. Data Security

We have implemented reasonable technical and organisational measures to prevent your personal data from being lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way. These include:

  • Secure, password-protected systems.

  • Restricted access controls for staff.

  • Encrypted cloud storage solutions.

 

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for:

  • Active Clients: For the duration of the engagement.

  • Former Clients: Up to 12–24 months after completion for record-keeping and follow-up support.

  • Enquiries: Up to 6 months if no service is engaged.

  • Legal/Financial Records: 6 years (as required by UK tax law).

 

11. Your Rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectify: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erase: Request deletion of your data (where we have no legal reason to keep it).

  • Restrict/Object: Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.

  • Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you feel we have not handled your data correctly.

 

12. Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to notify you and any applicable regulator (such as the ICO) where we are legally required to do so.

 

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.

 

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Achieve Consultancy 📧 Email: contact@achieveconsultancy.co.uk

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us make the website work efficiently, analyse how users interact with our content, and improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function (e.g., security, page navigation). You cannot switch these off.

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most popular) so we can improve our content. We may use third-party tools like Google Analytics.

  • Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language) to provide a more personalised experience.

3. Managing Your Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

  • Please note: If you disable cookies, some features of this website may not function correctly.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., government sites, partners). We do not control the cookies used by these external sites. We encourage you to check their cookie policies separately.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: 📧 contact@achieveconsultancy.co.uk

2. TERMS & CONDITIONS (Website Terms of Use)

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Achieve Consultancy. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Definitions

  • “We”, “Us”, “Our” refers to Achieve Consultancy.

  • “You”, “User” refers to the visitor or user of this website.

3. Nature of Our Services

Important: Achieve Consultancy is a business consultancy firm.

  • We specialise in business planning, financial forecasting, market research, and commercial documentation.

  • We are NOT a law firm and we do NOT provide immigration advice.

  • Any information on this website regarding visas or immigration is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

4. Immigration & Legal Disclaimer

You acknowledge that:

  1. Achieve Consultancy does not submit visa applications or represent clients before the Home Office.

  2. Any requirement for immigration advice or services must be handled by an independent, regulated legal professional.

  3. We may refer you to regulated partners, but any engagement with them is subject to a separate agreement between you and that partner.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (text, logos, graphics, business frameworks) is the property of Achieve Consultancy or its licensors. You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content without our prior written permission.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We do not guarantee that your business idea will be successful or that your visa application (if applicable) will be approved by third parties.

  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from your use of this website or reliance on any information provided herein.

  • We are not responsible for the actions, advice, or services provided by third-party legal partners.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content or availability of those sites and accept no responsibility for them.

8. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

3. LEGAL DISCLAIMER (Dedicated Page)

Note: It is highly recommended to have this as a separate page or a prominent section in your footer to avoid any regulatory confusion.

No Immigration Advice

Achieve Consultancy is a specialized business consultancy firm. We assist entrepreneurs and professionals with commercial preparations, including business plans, financial models, and market research.

We are not regulated by the OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner) or the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) because we do not provide immigration advice or legal services.

No Guarantee of Results

While we ensure your business documentation is professionally structured and commercially viable:

  • We do not guarantee that a business plan will result in funding, endorsement, or visa approval.

  • Visa and endorsement decisions are made solely by independent Endorsing Bodies and the UK Home Office.

Role of Legal Partners

Where our clients require immigration advice, endorsement strategy, or visa application support, we refer them to independent, regulated legal partners.

  • These partners operate under a separate engagement letter.

  • Achieve Consultancy acts solely as a coordinator for the business documentation required for those processes.