Privacy Policy
How we collect, use and protect your personal information.
Last updated: October 2026
The People's Outline is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and your rights under UK data protection law.
We are registered in England and Wales. For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at [email protected].
Who we are
The People's Outline is an HR consultancy providing services to small and medium sized businesses across the UK. We act as the data controller for personal information collected through this website.
What information we collect
When you submit an enquiry through our contact form, we collect your name, company name, email address and the details of your enquiry. We may also collect information about how you use our website through analytics tools.
We do not collect sensitive personal data and we do not use cookies beyond those strictly necessary for the website to function.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and to provide the HR consultancy services you have requested. We may also use your contact details to send you information about our services where you have given us permission to do so.
We will never sell your personal data to third parties or use it for purposes other than those described in this policy.
Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests (responding to your enquiry and providing our services) and, where applicable, with your consent. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us.
How long we keep your data
We retain enquiry data for up to two years from the date of your last contact with us, unless a longer retention period is required by law or necessary for the performance of a contract. Client data is retained for the duration of the engagement and for six years thereafter in line with standard business record-keeping requirements.
Sharing your information
We do not share your personal data with third parties except where necessary to deliver our services (for example, our email service provider) or where required by law. Any third parties we work with are required to handle your data in accordance with UK data protection law.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate data, to request deletion of your data, to object to or restrict our processing, and to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
The People's Outline holds Cyber and Data Insurance, providing an additional layer of protection for the personal data we handle. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and the ICO in line with our legal obligations under UK GDPR.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.