Privacy Notice & Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us.
We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with UK data protection law.
Who we are
Corporate Finance Adviser – 1 St Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 3DE – provides independent corporate finance advice to owner-managed businesses, including services relating to selling and buying businesses, business valuations, due diligence, and financial modelling and forecasting.
For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller”.
If you have any questions about this notice or how we use your data, you can contact us at:
Email: contact @ corporatefinanceadviser.co.uk
What personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information you provide to us
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Company name
Any information you include in enquiry forms or emails
This usually occurs when you:
Submit a contact form
Email us directly
Request information or advice
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website
This information is collected using cookies and analytics tools and is used to understand how visitors use our site.
How we use your information
We use personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Provide information about our services when requested
Improve our website and user experience
Monitor website performance and usage
Meet legal or regulatory obligations
We do not sell personal data and we do not use your information for unsolicited marketing.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you submit an enquiry or accept cookies
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and respond to business enquiries
Legal obligation – where required to comply with applicable laws
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
How long we keep your data
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary:
Enquiry data is typically retained for business correspondence purposes
Analytics data is retained in anonymised or aggregated form
Any legally required records are kept for the appropriate statutory period
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
Who we share your data with
We may share limited data with trusted service providers who support our website or communications, such as:
Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Analytics providers
These providers are required to handle data securely and only for specified purposes.
We do not transfer personal data outside the UK unless appropriate safeguards are in place.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies
These are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information such as page views and traffic sources. This allows us to improve site performance and usability.
We typically use analytics tools to collect this information in aggregate form.
Managing cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
See what cookies you have
Delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how this website functions.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy notices separately.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we operate.
Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: contact @ corporatefinanceadviser.co.uk
Website: https://corporatefinanceadviser.co.uk