Privacy Policy

Value Glide is the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.

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

Contact Information

Name, job title, company name, email address, and telephone number.

Professional Information

Role, organisation details, and information relevant to engagement discussions.

Website Usage Data

IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data collected via cookies.

Correspondence

Information provided when contacting us or completing forms on our website — including responses to the Executive Diagnostic.

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

Where processing is necessary to perform a contract or take steps prior to entering into a contract.

Legitimate Interests

For business development, service improvement, and responding to enquiries — where those interests are not overridden by your rights.

Legal Obligation

Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Consent

Where you have explicitly consented, for example by completing the Executive Diagnostic or subscribing to communications.

We use personal data to:

• Provide professional advisory services
• Respond to enquiries and diagnostic submissions
• Manage contractual relationships
• Improve website functionality and content
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We may share personal data with:

• Professional advisers — lawyers and accountants
• IT and hosting providers
• CRM and secure communication platforms
• Regulatory authorities where required by law

All third-party processors are contractually required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures consistent with UK GDPR.

Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA)
• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the ICO

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Contractual performance
• Legal compliance
• Legitimate business purposes

Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the engagement and applicable legal requirements. Diagnostic submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months unless you request earlier deletion.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

• Unauthorised access or disclosure
• Loss or destruction
• Unlawful alteration

Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

To exercise any of your rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's supervisory authority:

We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concern directly before you contact the ICO. Please reach out to us first at [email protected].

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage. Cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function
• Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site
• Preference cookies — to remember your settings

You may control cookie preferences via your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date clearly stated at the top.

Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected individuals.