Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 9 September 2025

Introduction

In simple terms: We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and what we do with it. We don't sell your data.

This Privacy Policy explains how Escape Velocity ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website, escape-velocity.co.uk (the "Site"). This policy explains your rights and our obligations. For the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller is Escape Velocity.

What Information We Collect

In simple terms: When you use our contact form or assessment, we collect the basics to have a valuable conversation with you. When you subscribe to our briefing, we collect your email address. We also use standard analytics to improve the site.

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Directly from you: Name, email, company website, and answers to strategic questions via the contact/assessment form.
When you subscribe to our Private Briefing: Your email address and first name (if requested).
Automatically: Standard analytics data like IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

In simple terms: We use your information to respond to your enquiry or, if you subscribe, to send you our monthly Private Briefing. We will not send you spam.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our service.
To respond to your enquiries and consultation requests.
To send you our monthly Private Briefing, where we have your explicit consent to do so.
To improve our website.

Our Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

In simple terms: When you contact us, it's to conduct business. When you subscribe, it's because you've given us your explicit consent. You are always in control.

Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

Legitimate Interests: For data submitted through our contact form, we process your information for our legitimate business interests, which include responding to your enquiries and qualifying potential client relationships.
Consent: For data submitted to our Private Briefing subscription form, we process your information based on your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time.

Who We Share Your Information With

In simple terms: We don't share your personal data with third parties, except for the essential service providers who help this business run, such as our website host and our email platform. We do not sell your data.

We may share your information with the following categories of third-party service providers who help us operate our business:

Website hosting and analytics providers.
Email Marketing and Automation Platforms (e.g., Email Octopus, Mailchimp, ConvertKit) to manage subscriptions and send our Private Briefing.

Your Rights

In simple terms: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You also have the right to unsubscribe from our briefing at any time. Just ask, or use the link in the email.

Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict the processing of your data.

Withdrawing Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your information (i.e., for the Private Briefing), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. A clear unsubscribe link will be provided in every email we send.

To exercise any of your rights or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email us at strategy@escape-velocity.co.uk.