Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16 June 2025

Last Updated: 16 June 2025

At Bellas Consultancy, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect the personal information of our clients, website visitors, and business partners in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. Who We Are

Bellas Consultancy is a business and legal advisory firm serving clients in the United Kingdom and the Philippines. Our services include business mentorship, legal advisory, and investment guidance.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

 Email: info@bellasconsultancy.com

 Location: Isle of Wight UK

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Full name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Business information (company name, registration details)
• Financial data related to consultation or billing
• Legal documents shared for advisory services
• Technical data (IP address, browser type, website usage statistics)

3. How We Collect Data

• Directly from you (through contact forms, emails, consultations)
• Automatically through our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
• From third-party partners with your consent

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide consulting and legal advisory services
• Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
• Process payments and send invoices
• Improve our services and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent
• Contractual necessity (to provide our services)
• Legal obligation
• Legitimate interests (for internal analytics, marketing, or service improvement)

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Legal and business partners (e.g., Atty. Cenelyn Dalnay for legal processing in the Philippines)
• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms)
• Government bodies or law enforcement, if legally required

We do not sell your personal data.

7. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

• Secure cloud storage and encrypted communication
• Access controls for sensitive files
• Regular audits and data access reviews

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Fulfill our legal or contractual obligations
• Maintain financial and legal records

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing or request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and track website performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at info@bellasconsultancy.com.