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.