At www.colonelmichaelscott.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

• News Updates Subscription
  When you subscribe to receive news or updates, we collect your name and email address. This information is securely stored within our website platform and may be exported for internal administrative purposes. We do not share this information with third parties.
• Speaker Booking Requests
  If you complete a booking form, we collect your name, contact details, and relevant event information. This data is used solely for communication and scheduling purposes. It is stored securely, shared only with authorised staff, and not disclosed to external parties.
• General Enquiries
  When you contact us via our online form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your message. This data is used only for correspondence and record-keeping.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Send you email updates and news if you have subscribed.
• Respond to booking requests and manage event-related communications.
• Reply to general enquiries.
• Maintain internal records and improve our services.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with unauthorised third parties.

3. Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website. This service collects anonymised data such as browser type, pages visited, and approximate geographic location based on IP address. The information helps us improve user experience and website functionality. For more information, you can refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected:

• Email subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe.
• Booking and enquiry details may be stored for future reference and administrative use.
• You may request that your personal data be removed at any time (see Section 6 below).

5. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing the data we hold about you.
• Requesting corrections or updates to your information.
• Requesting that your data be deleted.
• Withdrawing consent for processing your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the website’s contact form.

7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The most recent version will always be posted on this page, along with the date of the last update.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via the contact form on our website.