Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

AccelerEast (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, engage with our services, or contact us.

1. Who we are

AccelerEast is a business growth consultancy based in East Anglia. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the “data controller” of the personal information we collect and process.

Our contact details are:
AccelerEast
2 Gull Cottage, Laxfield Road, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PX
Email: joe@accelereast.co.uk
Telephone: 07825076037

2. What data we collect

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

Identity and contact details (e.g. name, email address, phone number, job title, company name).
Information you provide when you contact us via our website, email or phone.
Information relating to the services we provide to you (e.g. consultancy records, invoices, contracts).
Technical data (e.g. IP address, browser type, and information about how you use our website – if analytics or cookies are enabled).

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage our consultancy services.
Respond to enquiries and communications.
Manage billing, payments, and contractual obligations.
Improve our website, services, and communications.
Send you relevant updates or marketing communications (only if you have opted in, with the option to unsubscribe at any time).

4. Legal basis for processing

We rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:

Contract – when processing is necessary to provide our services to you.
Consent – when you have given clear permission (e.g. for marketing emails).
Legitimate interests – where processing is necessary for our business purposes, balanced against your rights.
Legal obligation – where processing is required to comply with UK law.

5. How we store and protect your data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Personal data is stored securely, and access is restricted to those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy or to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

6. Sharing your data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

Trusted service providers who help us operate our business (e.g. IT support, accountants, cloud hosting).
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.
Professional advisers where necessary for legal, contractual or business reasons.

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purpose agreed with us.

7. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
The right to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
The right to restrict or object to processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [insert email].

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies and website tracking

Please see our cookie notice below.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: joe@accelereast.co.uk
Address: 2 Gull Cottage, Laxfield Road, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PX

Cookie Notice

Last updated: October 2025

This Cookie Notice explains how AccelerEast (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of cookies we use

We may use the following types of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies – Essential for the operation of our website (e.g. security, session management). These do not require your consent.
Performance cookies – Collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site (e.g. which pages are most popular).
Functionality cookies – Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.
Targeting/Advertising cookies – Used to deliver relevant adverts or track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns (only if applicable).

3. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers, for example:

Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
Embedded content from other websites (e.g. videos, social media plugins).

We have no control over these cookies, but we do require providers to comply with applicable laws.

4. Managing cookies

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner.

Most browsers allow you to:

See what cookies are set.
Delete cookies.
Block third-party cookies.
Block all cookies from specific sites.
Refuse all cookies.

Please note: Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Changes to this notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

6. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

AccelerEast
Email: joe@accelereast.co.uk
Address: 2 Gull Cottage, Laxfield Road, Fressingfield, Suffolk, IP21 5PX