Who We Are
Brightmind Consultancy is a transformation governance consultancy founded by Joyce Olaghere. Our website address is brightmindconsultancy.com. We are registered in the United Kingdom and are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Data We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This includes:
- Name and email address when you submit the contact form
- Email address when you subscribe to updates via the Resources page
- Any additional information you include in your message to us
We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or information about children.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information you provide to:
- Respond to your enquiry or message
- Send you updates about new resources, tools, and publications (only if you have subscribed)
- Improve our website and services
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent: when you submit a contact form or subscribe to updates
- Legitimate interest: to respond to your enquiries and improve our services
Cookies
Our website may use essential cookies to ensure basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. If analytics are implemented in future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely and accessed only by Joyce Olaghere and any authorised service providers necessary for website operation (such as our hosting provider, Netlify). We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites such as LinkedIn, PM World Journal, and Zenodo. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
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 effective date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Joyce Olaghere
Brightmind Consultancy
Email: joyce@brightmindconsultancy.com
Location: London, United Kingdom