Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 8, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Cedar Reed collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy outlines what information we collect, why we collect it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit enquiry forms or contact us via email
• Register for our services or workshops
• Subscribe to communications
• Participate in surveys or feedback activities

This information may include your name, email address, organisation details, and any other information you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your enquiries and provide requested services
• Improve our website and service offerings
• Send you relevant information about our services (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyse website usage to enhance user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Your consent when you submit forms or request communications
• Contract performance when we provide services to you
• Legitimate interests in improving our services and communicating with potential clients
• Legal obligations that require us to retain certain information

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to comply with legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• With your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Enquiry data is typically retained for three years, while client project data may be retained longer for contractual and regulatory compliance purposes.

Your Rights

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

• Access your personal data and request a copy
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to processing of your data
• Request restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookies Policy.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Cedar Reed Environmental Consulting
42 Division Street
Sheffield S1 4GF
United Kingdom
[email protected]