We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Privacy Policy sets out how Public Protection Consultancy collects, processes, uses, and safeguards any personal information that we hold about you.

Please read this Policy together with any other information we provide when we are collecting or processing personal data so that you are fully aware of how and why we are using your information. This Privacy Policy is in addition to these other statements and does not seek to replace or override them.

This Privacy Policy is kept under regular review and may be updated from time to time. Any updates will be published on this web page. This Policy was last updated on 03/12/2025.

Section 1: Privacy Policy 

Last updated: December 2025

 1. Introduction
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. This Privacy Policy explains how Public Protection Consultancy ("we", "us", or "our") collects, processes, uses, stores, and safeguards any personal information that we hold about you. Please read this Policy alongside any other notices or information we may provide when we collect or process personal data so that you are fully aware of how and why we use your data. This Privacy Policy supplements other notices and does not override them.

2. Who We Are
Public Protection Consultancy
Registered in England and Wales – Company No. 16745770
Registered Office: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3AX
Email: generalenquiries@ppco.uk

We are a UK-based consultancy specialising in public protection, organisational resilience, and ethical governance.

3. Data Controller / ICO Registration
We act as the data controller for the purposes of the UK data protection legislation (including the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR).

We are registered with the ICO.

- ICO Registration Number: ZC034314 ICO

- You can verify our registration status using the ICO public register at ico.org.uk.

For enquiries regarding your personal data, please contact us at generalenquiries@ppco.uk.

4. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process personal data such as identity details, contact information, communications, technical data, and professional information relevant to our consulting and research work. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g. special category data) unless strictly necessary and with explicit consent.

5. How We Use Your Information
We process data to:

- Deliver consultancy and advisory services,

- Manage partnerships,

- Fulfil legal obligations,

- Improve and maintain our website, and

- Respond to enquiries.

We will never sell or trade personal information to third parties.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing
Processing is conducted under UK GDPR principles based on:

- Contractual necessity (for providing services),

- Legitimate interests (for business operations and communications),

- Compliance with legal obligations, and

- Consent when required (e.g. for optional marketing or other purposes).

7. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. For example:

- General enquiries data may be retained for up to 12 months.

- Project-related data may be stored for up to 7 years, or as long as required for legal, accounting, or audit purposes.

8. Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures — such as encryption, restricted access, and regular audits — to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and the ICO as required by law.

9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR you have rights, including to:

- Access your personal data;

- Request correction of inaccurate data;

- Request erasure of data;

- Restrict or object to processing;

- Withdraw consent where consent is the basis;

- Request data portability (in certain circumstances).

To exercise these rights, or for any enquiries about your data, contact us at generalenquiries@ppco.uk.

10. Cookie Policy Summary
Our website uses essential, performance, and analytics cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, in line with UK privacy and electronic communications regulations (PECR).

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or content practices of external sites. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Contact Details
Data Protection Contact:
Public Protection Consultancy
27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX
Email: generalenquiries@ppco.uk

Section 2: Legal Notice

1. Website Ownership
This website is owned and operated by Public Protection Consultancy, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16745770).

2. Use of Website & Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

- Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws,

- Transmit harmful, illegal, defamatory, or infringing material,

- Introduce viruses, malicious code, or attempt to disrupt website functionality,

- Engage in unauthorised data harvesting or scraping.

We may suspend or terminate access at any time for operational, security, or legal reasons.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
- All content on this website — including text, graphics, images, logos, layout, and downloadable materials — is the property of Public Protection Consultancy unless otherwise stated.

- You may access and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

- You must not reproduce, modify, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any material without our prior written consent.

4. Disclaimer — Accuracy of Information

The information on this website is provided for general purposes only. While we aim to ensure accuracy, completeness and currency, we make no warranty that the content is free from errors or up to date.
Your reliance on any information is entirely at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Public Protection Consultancy is not liable for:

- Indirect, consequential, or incidental damages,

- Loss of profits, revenue, business, data, or goodwill,

- Issues arising from reliance on website information or use of external links.

Nothing in this Notice excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be legally excluded.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. These are provided for convenience only.
We have no control over external content and accept no responsibility for any material, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites.

7. Complaints Procedure

Public Protection Consultancy is committed to handling all complaints professionally, fairly, and promptly.

How to Make a Complaint
If you wish to raise a complaint regarding our services, website content, or any aspect of our operations:

Please submit your complaint in writing to:
complaints@ppco.uk

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 working days.

A full investigation will be conducted by an appropriate member of our senior team.

We aim to provide a formal response within 20 working days.
If the matter is complex, we will keep you informed of progress and expected timescales.

If you remain dissatisfied after our response, we will provide information on escalation routes where appropriate (e.g., regulatory bodies, professional oversight mechanisms).

We use all complaints as an opportunity to review and improve our services and governance processes.

8. Changes to this Legal Notice

We may amend this Legal Notice from time to time. Updates will be published on this page & take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated Notice.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Legal Notice and any dispute arising from it are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
The courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction.