Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 January 2026

Alex Kuhne & Company Ltd, trading as AK&Co (“we”, “us”, “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard personal information when you visit our website or engage with us in a professional capacity.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies to business-to-business (B2B) interactions only.

1. Information We Collect

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

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title and organisation

  • Business contact details

  • Information shared during enquiries or engagements

  • Communications exchanged with us

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, limited technical data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

This data is used to understand website usage and improve performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and contact requests

  • Discuss, scope and deliver consultancy services

  • Manage client relationships and communications

  • Issue invoices and manage payments

  • Comply with legal, regulatory and accounting obligations

  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent or trade personal data.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

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

  • Contract: where processing is necessary to deliver agreed services

  • Legitimate interests: to operate and grow our business in a professional context

  • Consent: where you voluntarily provide information or opt in to communications

  • Legal obligation: where required for tax, accounting or regulatory purposes

4. How Your Data Is Stored

Personal data is stored securely using reputable, industry-standard systems and cloud service providers (for example, email, document storage and accounting tools).

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver services

  • Meet legal, regulatory or accounting requirements

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

  • Professional service providers (for example, accountants or legal advisers)

  • Technology providers used for business operations (for example, email or document storage)

  • Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law

We do not share personal data for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies

Our website may use essential and analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour and improve performance.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Other Websites

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website with the updated date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:

Alex Kuhne & Company Ltd

Email: info@akco.uk