Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 September 2025

Who We Are

Hillview Consulting is a financial modeling consultancy based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

Contact Details:

  • Email: tom@hillview-consulting.co.uk

  • Address: 45 Hillview Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 8RG

Information We Collect

Contact Form Information

When you use our contact form or email us directly, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your company name (if provided)

  • Any information you include in your message

Website Usage Information

Our website automatically collects:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries about our services

  • Provide quotes and project proposals

  • Deliver our financial modeling services

  • Improve our website and services

Legal basis: We process your information based on legitimate business interests (responding to inquiries) and contract performance (delivering services).

Data Retention

  • Contact inquiries: We keep your contact information for 2 years to maintain our business records

  • Client information: We retain project-related information for 7 years in line with business record requirements

  • Website analytics: Anonymous usage data is retained for 12 months

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Delete your information

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at tom@hillview-consulting.co.uk.

Cookies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

Essential Cookies

Our Squarespace platform uses essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly, including:

  • Session management

  • Security features

  • Basic functionality

Analytics Cookies

We may use cookies to understand how visitors use our website, helping us improve the user experience. These are anonymous and do not identify individual users.

Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process data according to their own privacy policy. We do not share your personal information with other third parties for marketing purposes.

International Transfers

Your information is primarily processed within the UK. Any international transfers comply with UK data protection requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at tom@hillview-consulting.co.uk.

This policy complies with UK GDPR and PECR requirements as of 25 September 2025. For specific legal advice, please consult a qualified professional.