Privacy & Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Unicorn Consultants Limited handles personal data collected through this website and during normal business enquiries.
Effective date: 29 July 2026
Last reviewed: 29 July 2026
Who we are.
Unicorn Consultants Limited is the data controller for personal data collected through this website.
Company name: Unicorn Consultants Limited
Registered in: England and Wales
Company Registration Number: 10901347
VAT: 281654488
Registered address:
Belmont Suite
Paragon Business Park
Chorley New Road, Horwich
Bolton
BL6 6HG
You can contact us at hello@unicorn-consultants.co.uk.
What personal data we collect.
| Source | Data collected | When |
|---|---|---|
| Emailing us | Your name, email address, message content, company name, phone number, or project details you choose to share. | When you send an email to hello@unicorn-consultants.co.uk. |
| Booking a call | Name, email address, phone number if provided, and any notes you add when booking. | When you use the Microsoft Bookings link. |
| Browsing the website | Basic technical information may be processed by the web server to deliver the site and protect it, such as IP address, browser type, requested page, and timestamp. | Automatically when you visit the site. |
We do not currently operate a contact form, newsletter sign-up, e-commerce checkout, or user account system on this website.
How we use your data.
| Purpose | Legal basis under UK GDPR |
|---|---|
| Responding to business enquiries. | Legitimate interests, or taking steps prior to a contract where the enquiry relates to a potential engagement. |
| Managing bookings made through Microsoft Bookings. | Performance of a contract or steps prior to a contract. |
| Operating, securing, and maintaining the website. | Legitimate interests in running a secure and reliable website. |
| Complying with legal, tax, or accounting obligations. | Legal obligation. |
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Cookies.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use necessary cookies and local storage to run the site and remember your cookie preference. Where analytics is enabled, analytics cookies are only used after you choose to accept them.
| Cookie or service | Set by | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie preference storage | Unicorn Consultants | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected non-essential cookies, so we do not ask on every page. | Strictly necessary |
| WordPress session or login cookies | WordPress core | Only used if an authorised administrator logs in locally or during maintenance. These are not used for ordinary website visitors. | Strictly necessary |
| Google Analytics | Google, only if enabled and accepted | Helps us understand aggregate website usage and improve the site. It is not loaded unless you accept analytics cookies. | Optional analytics |
| Microsoft Bookings cookies | Microsoft, when you click through to book a call | Enable Microsoft Bookings to provide the booking page. These cookies are governed by Microsoft’s own privacy and cookie policies. | Third-party |
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies in the cookie banner. You can also reopen your choice at any time using the Cookie preferences link in the footer.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Blocking cookies will not prevent you from reading the site or contacting us by email, but may affect third-party services such as Microsoft Bookings.
Who we share your data with.
- Microsoft — the booking link uses Microsoft Bookings, part of Microsoft 365. When you book a meeting, your booking details are processed by Microsoft as well as by us.
- Our hosting provider — hosts the website and may process server logs required to operate and secure the site.
- Our email provider — hosts the hello@unicorn-consultants.co.uk mailbox.
- Professional advisers and regulators — where required for legal, accounting, tax, or compliance purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
International transfers.
Some third-party providers, including Microsoft, may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we rely on the safeguards those providers have in place, such as appropriate contractual clauses or recognised transfer frameworks.
How long we keep your data.
- Email enquiries are kept only as long as needed to respond and maintain reasonable business records.
- Booking data is kept in line with Microsoft Bookings settings and our business record requirements.
- Contractual and engagement records may be kept for up to seven years to meet UK tax and accounting obligations.
Your rights.
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, transfer, or object to our use of your personal data. Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, email hello@unicorn-consultants.co.uk. We will respond within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
Security, children, and changes.
We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect personal data, including relying on the security controls of our hosting, email, Microsoft, and other service providers. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
This website is aimed at businesses and professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from children, and the site is not directed at them.
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the tools we use, our business, or the law. Material changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact us.
Email: hello@unicorn-consultants.co.uk
Post:
Unicorn Consultants Limited
Belmont Suite
Paragon Business Park
Chorley New Road, Horwich
Bolton
BL6 6HG