Privacy & Cookie Policy
Ampersand Collective Ltd
Last updated: January 2026
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Ampersand Collective Ltd is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
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This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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1. Who we are
Ampersand Collective Ltd is a limited company registered in the United Kingdom.
For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller.
Contact email: hello@ampersand-collective.co.uk
We do not list a public office address as we operate digitally.
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2. What personal data we collect
We collect personal data only where it is necessary.
Contact form
When you contact us using our website contact form, we may collect:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Any information you choose to include in your message
You are not required to provide more information than necessary to make an enquiry.
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3. How we use your personal data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
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To communicate with you about your enquiry
We do not use your data for marketing purposes.
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4. Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, the lawful basis we rely on is:
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Legitimate interests
To respond to enquiries and communicate with potential clients. This processing is necessary for our business operations and does not override your rights or interests.
Where an enquiry leads to a contract, processing may also be necessary for performance of a contract.
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5. Data sharing and processors
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We share limited data with trusted service providers who act as data processors:
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Website hosting: 123 Reg
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Website platform and analytics: Wix
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Analytics: Google Analytics
These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect it in accordance with data protection law.
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6. International data transfers
We do not intentionally transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom.
Some analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, may process data on servers outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used, such as standard contractual clauses.
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7. Data retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary.
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Contact form enquiries are retained for as long as required to respond and for a reasonable period afterwards, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or contractual reasons.
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8. Your data protection rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request erasure of your data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Request data portability, where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
hello@ampersand-collective.co.uk
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9. Cookies
Our website uses necessary cookies to ensure the site functions correctly.
We also use analytics cookies through Wix and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us improve the site and do not identify you directly.
A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit, allowing you to manage your preferences.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
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10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.
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11. Contact and complaints
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle personal data, please contact us at:
hello@ampersand-collective.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe your data protection rights have been breached.