Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11 August, 2025

Veracity Energy Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a company registered in England and Wales with company registration number 16614002, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. Our website provides information on our management consulting services and includes a blog offering opinions on various matters for informational purposes only, which should not be relied upon as professional advice.

This statement complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). We aim to be transparent about our data practices and ensure your personal data is handled securely and lawfully.

1. Data Controller

Veracity Energy Limited is the data controller responsible for your personal data. You can contact us at:

  • Email: welcome@veracityenergy.co.uk
  • Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

2. Personal Data We Collect

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

a. Data You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name, or other details you provide when submitting inquiries via contact forms, signing up for newsletters, or requesting services.
  • Communications: Information you share when contacting us via email, phone, or other channels.
  • Client Data: If you engage our consulting services, we may collect additional data (e.g., business details) as outlined in our client agreements.

b. Data Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked, collected via cookies or similar technologies.
  • Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and approximate location (e.g., city or region).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g. Google Analytics) to enhance user experience, analyse website performance, and personalise content. See our Cookie Policy below for details.

c. Data from Third Parties

  • Third-Party Services: We may receive data from third-party providers (e.g., analytics or marketing platforms) if you interact with our website or services through their tools.
  • Publicly Available Data: We may collect publicly available business contact information (e.g., from professional networks like LinkedIn) for outreach purposes, where permitted by law.

We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, political opinions, or religious beliefs) unless explicitly provided by you for a specific purpose and with your consent.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process personal data for the following purposes, based on the legal grounds outlined in the UK GDPR:

  • To Provide Services (Legal Basis: Contract): To respond to inquiries, deliver consulting services, or manage client relationships as per our agreements.
  • To Communicate (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest or Consent): To send responses to your inquiries, newsletters, or marketing communications (where you have opted in).
  • To Improve Our Website (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest): To analyse website usage, enhance functionality, and optimise user experience through tools like Google Analytics.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations (Legal Basis: Legal Obligation): To meet requirements under UK GDPR, PECR, or other applicable laws.
  • To Protect Our Interests (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest): To prevent fraud, ensure website security, or defend against legal claims.
  • To Host Events and Conferences (Legal Basis: Contract): To organise, manage, and facilitate online or in-person events and conferences, including processing registrations and payments via secure and trusted third-party ticket providers.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another purpose compatible with the original purpose. If we need to use your data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyse performance, and personalise content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Cookie Policy

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (e.g., navigation, form submissions). These do not require consent.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregated data on website usage (e.g., via Google Analytics) to improve our services. These require your consent.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised advertisements or track campaign performance. These require your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. For more details, including a list of cookies we use, please contact us at welcome@veracityenergy.co.uk. Refusing non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use our website, but it may limit certain features.

5. Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist with website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), email services, or CRM systems, under strict data processing agreements compliant with UK GDPR.
  • Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, or consultants, where necessary for legal or business purposes, subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, or court order (e.g., to comply with HMRC or law enforcement requests).
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a new entity, with appropriate safeguards.

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK (e.g., to service providers in the EU or US), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Transfers to countries recognised by the UK as having adequate data protection laws.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: Legally binding agreements approved by the UK to ensure data protection.
  • Binding Corporate Rules: For intra-group transfers, where applicable.

We will inform you if a transfer involves a country without adequate protections and obtain your consent where required.