Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

MC Digital Consultancy Limited ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.mcdc.ltd, contact us, or engage our consultancy services.

We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who We Are

Company Name: MC Digital Consultancy Limited
Company Number: 16827538
Email: mick-cook@mcdc.ltd

We act as the Data Controller for the personal data we process.

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: name, job title, company name
   
• Contact Data: email address, phone number, postal address
   
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages you visit on our site
   
• Communication Data: information you provide through contact forms, emails, or when subscribing to updates
   
• Service Data: information provided when engaging our consultancy services
   

We do not collect sensitive or special category data unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide requested information
   
• Deliver consultancy services you have requested
   
• Manage our business relationship with you
   
• Improve our website, services, and communications
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

We will only use your data where we have a lawful basis, such as consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity, or legal compliance.

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share your data only with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, email systems, analytics) under strict data processing agreements
   
• Regulators or authorities when required by law
   

All partners and suppliers must meet our data protection standards.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your data is stored securely within the UK or EEA.
If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Typically, enquiry data is retained for up to 24 months, and client records for up to 7 years after the end of a contract.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
   
• Request correction or deletion of your data
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
   
• Request data portability
   

To exercise your rights, please email mick-cook@mcdc.ltd.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse site performance.
You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie banner (if enabled).
For more details, see our Cookie Policy (coming soon).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. The latest version will always be available at www.mcdc.ltd/privacy-policy.

Please review this page occasionally to stay informed of any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 mick-cook@mcdc.ltd