Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is handled across:
In line with UK data privacy expectations, this privacy notice identifies the controller, explain the purposes of processing, the lawful basis, who data is shared with, how long it is kept, and the rights individuals have. For the purposes of UK data protection law, Simon Pollard is the data controller for personal data collected through those websites and related communications.
Simon Pollard operates:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact:
Depending on how you interact with the site, I may collect:
This information will be voluntarily provided by you either by email sent to me directly or through an embedded form on one of the simonpollard*.com websites.
I may use your personal data to:
Under UK GDPR, personal data must be processed on a lawful basis, and this privacy notice states both the purpose and the lawful basis.
I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases, depending on the situation:
Where you choose to sign up for updates, register your interest, or request to hear more about a programme, service, or offer.
Where you contact me directly and I need to respond, manage correspondence, keep records, or develop and operate my work in a reasonable and proportionate way. Legitimate interests can be used where processing is necessary for a genuine purpose and is balanced against your rights and interests.
Where processing is necessary to take steps at your request before entering into an agreement, or to perform a contract with you.
Where I rely on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
I do not sell your personal data.
I may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to run the website or related communications, for example:
Where third parties process personal data on my behalf, they do so only in line with my instructions unless the law requires otherwise.
Some service providers may process personal data outside the UK.
Where this happens, I will only use providers where appropriate safeguards are in place under applicable data protection law.
I keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including to respond to enquiries, manage ongoing communications, keep consent records, and meet any legal, administrative, or accounting requirements.
Where you have signed up for updates, I will normally keep your details until you unsubscribe, withdraw consent, or I decide the list is no longer needed.
This website may use cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for site functionality, security, or embedded third-party tools.
If non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used, they should only be used in line with applicable legal requirements.
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
If you have concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact me first at:
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.
If I process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests, you have the right to object to that processing.
These websites may contain links to third-party websites or services. Those third parties have their own privacy policies and practices, and I am not responsible for their content or data handling.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page, together with the date it was last updated.