Privacy Policy

HUMAN TOUCH HR SOLUTIONS — Privacy Policy 

Last updated: November 2025
Website: https://humantouchhrsolutions.co.uk
Business Owner: Gill Etherington, MCIPD


📌 1. Who We Are

Human Touch HR Solutions provides HR consultancy, training, and HR document services across the UK.

Business owner: Gill Etherington
Phone: +44 (0)7733 373517
Email: gill@humantouchhrsolutions.co.uk
Address: 39 Lea Springs, Fleet GU51 5AR, United Kingdom

Our website address is: https://humantouchhrsolutions.co.uk


📌 2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect personal information to provide HR consultancy, respond to enquiries, deliver services, and improve user experience.

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company name

  • Enquiry details

  • IP address and browser information

  • Usage data (analytics, pages visited, forms submitted)

We collect this data when you:

  • Submit a contact form

  • Request HR support

  • Purchase HR templates or training

  • Subscribe to updates

  • Visit our website


📌 3. Comments

If visitors leave comments on the website (e.g., blog posts):

  • We collect the data in the comment form

  • We collect the visitor’s IP address

  • Browser information is used for spam protection

  • An anonymised “hash” of your email may be checked via Gravatar

  • Your profile picture may display publicly after approval

(Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy)


📌 4. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading photos containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
Visitors may download and extract this information.


📌 5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience.

You may choose to save:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Website

These cookies last for one year.

We also use:

  • Temporary cookies for login pages

  • Login cookies (2 days – 2 weeks depending on “Remember Me”)

  • Display preference cookies (1 year)

  • Editing/publishing cookies (1 day)

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.


📌 6. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages may contain embedded content such as:

  • Videos

  • Images

  • Articles

  • Training content

These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.


📌 7. Who We Share Data With

We do not share personal information with third parties except:

  • Service providers necessary for running the website

  • Payment processors (if purchases are made)

  • Spam detection tools

  • Email service providers

If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.


📌 8. How Long We Retain Data

  • Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely

  • Users who register (if applicable) can see, edit, or delete their information

  • Administrators may also access and manage user profiles


📌 9. Your Rights Under GDPR (UK)

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your personal data

  • Request correction or updates

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact:
gill@humantouchhrsolutions.co.uk


📌 10. Where We Send Your Data

Visitor comments may be checked using automated spam detection tools.

Some data (e.g., analytics, hosting) may be processed by service providers located within the UK or EU.


📌 11. Contact Information

For privacy-related requests:

Human Touch HR Solutions
Gill Etherington, MCIPD
📞 +44 (0)7733 373517
📧 gill@humantouchhrsolutions.co.uk
🏠 39 Lea Springs, Fleet GU51 5AR, United Kingdom