Last Updated: 16 June 2026

1. WHAT THIS NOTICE COVERS

This privacy notice explains how Stafford Projects Limited (trading as Pure Privacy) collects, uses, and protects your personal data.

It applies to:

  • Visitors to our website (https://pureprivacy.co)
  • Individuals who contact us via email or social media
  • Representatives of our clients, prospects, and suppliers

It describes your privacy rights, including your right to object to certain types of processing, and how the law protects you.

If you use the Verso training platform, please also read our Verso Privacy Notice.

2. WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO CONTACT US

Stafford Projects Limited (trading as Pure Privacy) is the “controller” of your personal data.

This means we decide how and why your data is processed.

  • Company Number: 07278841
  • ICO Registration: ZA492954
  • Contact Email: [email protected]
  • Postal Address: 5 Middle Farm Close, Dauntsey, Chippenham, England, SN15 4GY

3. THE DATA WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU

Personal data means any information that can identify an individual.

We may collect:

Identity Data

  • Name
  • Job title
  • Company name

Contact Data

  • Email address
  • Telephone numbers
  • Business address

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time zone setting
  • Operating system

Usage Data

  • How you use our website and services

Marketing and Communications Data

  • Your preferences for receiving updates or news

4. HOW YOUR DATA IS COLLECTED

We collect data using different methods:

Direct interactions

When you:

  • Fill in a form
  • Email us
  • Speak to us at an event

Automated technologies

We use cookies when you interact with our website.

We only set non-essential cookies (such as analytics) if you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner.

Third parties and public sources

We may use:

  • LinkedIn
  • Companies House
  • Search providers

5. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA

We only process your data where we have a legal basis:

Contract

To provide consultancy services you request.

Legitimate interests

For purposes such as:

  • Managing relationships
  • Improving our website
  • B2B marketing (where your rights are not overridden)

Consent

Where you have explicitly agreed, such as:

  • Analytics cookies
  • Newsletter sign-ups

Legal obligation

To comply with UK law or regulatory requirements.

6. COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

Our website uses cookies to distinguish users and understand behaviour.

Essential cookies

  • Required for website operation
  • Do not store personally identifiable information

Analytics cookies

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand:

  • Page popularity
  • Visitor numbers
  • User movement on the site

We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, profiling, or targeted marketing.

Your choice

You can choose cookie preferences when you first visit the site.

If you select “Accept essential cookies only”, analytics cookies will not be placed.

Cookie details

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  • Category: Strictly necessary
  • Purpose: Stores cookie consent preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Type: First-party

XSRF-TOKEN

  • Category: Strictly necessary
  • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Duration: Session
  • Type: First-party

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  • Category: Analytics
  • Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Type: Third-party

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  • Category: Analytics
  • Purpose: Persists session state
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Type: Third-party

Changing your preferences

You can adjust cookie preferences at any time via the provided link.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across websites, visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

We do not sell your data.

We only share it with trusted third parties, including:

  • Service providers (IT, email, cloud storage such as Google Workspace)
  • Professional advisers (lawyers, accountants, insurers)
  • Regulators (ICO or HMRC where required by law)

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

We primarily store data in the UK.

Some service providers may process data in the US or other countries.

Where this happens, we ensure adequate protection using:

  • UK Adequacy Regulations
  • International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA)
  • UK Addendum safeguards

9. DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We use appropriate security measures to protect your data.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary, including legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

Typically, this is up to 6 years after the end of a client engagement.

10. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected]

11. YOUR RIGHT TO COMPLAIN

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first.

We operate an internal complaints process in line with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

Internal complaints process

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Acknowledgement within 30 days
  • Investigation without undue delay

Complaints to the regulator

You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

  • Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113
  • Website: https://ico.org.uk/

The ICO generally expects you to contact us first where possible.