Privacy Policy
Harts & Co Ltd
Effective Date: 16 May 2026
Harts & Co Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website or engage with our services.
1. Who We Are
Harts & Co Ltd provides independent consulting and analytical support services, including:
- Forensic analysis
- Asset tracing support
- Financial review services
- Compliance and governance reviews
- Digital evidence review
- Donor assurance and grant compliance support
- Litigation support documentation
- Risk assessment services
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Company or organisation details
- Documents uploaded or submitted
- Enquiry information
- Billing and payment details
Technical Information
When using our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics information
3. How We Use Information
We may use information for the following purposes:
- Responding to enquiries
- Providing requested services
- Managing client relationships
- Preparing reports and documentation
- Improving website functionality
- Maintaining security and fraud prevention
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Internal administration and record keeping
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the circumstances, we may process personal information on the basis of:
- Consent
- Contractual necessity
- Legitimate business interests
- Legal obligations
- Protection of legal claims or proceedings
5. Confidentiality
We understand that information supplied during investigations or reviews may be sensitive.
Reasonable organisational and technical measures are used to help protect confidential information against unauthorised access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared where necessary with:
- Legal representatives
- Professional advisers
- Service providers assisting operations
- Regulatory authorities where legally required
- Courts or law enforcement where required by law
Information is shared only where reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
7. International Transfers
Where services involve cross-border matters, information may be transferred between jurisdictions as reasonably necessary for the engagement.
Reasonable safeguards will be applied where appropriate.
8. Data Retention
Information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- Service delivery
- Legal obligations
- Record keeping
- Defence of legal claims
- Regulatory compliance
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the engagement.
9. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have rights including:
- Access to personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain data
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests may be subject to identity verification and legal limitations.
10. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyse website usage
- Maintain security
- Enhance user experience
Users may adjust browser settings to refuse or manage cookies.
11. Third-Party Websites
This website may contain links to external websites.
Harts & Co Ltd is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of those websites separately.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website and services are not directed toward children under the age required by applicable law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate legal basis or consent.
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically without prior notice.
Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised effective date.
14. Contact
For privacy or data protection enquiries, please contact:
Email: info@hartsco.co.uk