LEGAL TERMS
Horizon Consulting & Media Ltd
Company Registration NUMBER: 16231126
Registered Office:
21 Hill Street
Flat 207
Haverfordwest
SA61 1QQ
United Kingdom
Country of INCORPORATION: England and Wales
Director: Daniel Mantey
PRIVACY POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
Horizon Consulting & Media Ltd ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
Horizon Consulting & Media Ltd
Company Number: 16231126
Registered Office: 21 Hill Street, Flat 207, Haverfordwest, SA61 1QQ, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the contact details provided on our website.
3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
3.1 INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE TO US
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name when you contact us or request information about our services
Communication Data: Information contained in any correspondence with us
Business Information: Details about your business requirements when you enquire about our PR and media services
3.2 INFORMATION WE COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY
Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system and platform
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Analytics Data: Data collected through Google Analytics (see section 10 for details)
4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide our services: To respond to your enquiries and provide PR and media consulting services
To communicate with you: To send you information you have requested or that may be of interest regarding our services
To improve our website: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
To comply with legal obligations: To meet our legal and regulatory requirements
For business administration: To manage our business operations and maintain records
5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: When you have given us clear consent to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., analytics cookies)
Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to perform a contract with you or take steps to enter into a contract
Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and website functionality
Legal Obligation: When we need to process your data to comply with legal requirements
6. WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH
We may share your personal data with the following third parties:
Service Providers: Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as:
- Website hosting providers (US-based servers)
- IT support and maintenance services
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Professional Advisers: Lawyers, accountants, and other professional advisers
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Our website is hosted on servers located in the United States. When we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
7. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
Enquiry Data: Retained for up to 3 years after your last contact with us
Client Data: Retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 7 years for accounting and legal purposes
Website Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default setting)
8. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to restrict how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
9. DATA SECURITY
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure servers and encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Staff training on data protection
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
10.1 WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
10.2 COOKIES WE USE
ESSENTIAL COOKIES (Always Active):
- Session cookies necessary for website functionality
- Cookie consent preferences
ANALYTICS COOKIES (Requires Consent):
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
10.3 GOOGLE ANALYTICS
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your website usage, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
- Your general location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
10.4 MANAGING COOKIES
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website. For more information, see our separate Cookie Notice.
11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
Horizon Consulting & Media Ltd
Company Number: 16231126
Registered in England and Wales
COOKIE NOTICE
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
Horizon Consulting & Media Ltd uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors use our website (with your consent)
- Improve our website content and user experience
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.
Cookie Name: cookie_consent
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences
Duration: 12 months
Cookie Name: PHPSESSID / session_id
Purpose: Maintains your session during your visit
Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)
3.2 ANALYTICS COOKIES (Requires Your Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our website and provide better content.
Cookie Name: _ga
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes unique users and generates statistical data
Duration: 2 years
Cookie Name: _gid
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
Duration: 24 hours
Cookie Name: _gat
Provider: Google Analytics
Purpose: Throttles request rate to limit data collection
Duration: 1 minute
Cookie Name: _ga_[container-id]
Provider: Google Analytics 4
Purpose: Maintains session state and collects user interaction data
Duration: 2 years
4. GOOGLE ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about:
- Number of visitors to our website
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How visitors found our website (e.g., search engines, direct links)
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Device type and browser used
IMPORTANT: Google Analytics anonymises IP addresses and does not collect personally identifiable information. The data is aggregated and used only for statistical purposes.
For more information about how Google uses data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4.1 OPTING OUT OF GOOGLE ANALYTICS
You can opt-out of Google Analytics in several ways:
- Reject analytics cookies using our cookie consent banner
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Use your browser settings to block third-party cookies
5. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
5.1 COOKIE CONSENT BANNER
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies including analytics
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Manage Cookie Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow
EXAMPLE COOKIE BANNER:
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function. We would also like to use analytics cookies to understand how you use our site and improve our services.
[Accept All] [Reject Non-Essential] [Cookie Settings]
5.2 CHANGING YOUR PREFERENCES
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your preferences)
- Using your browser's privacy settings
5.3 BROWSER SETTINGS
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Links to cookie management guides for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
PLEASE NOTE: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without certain cookies.
6. FIRST-PARTY VS THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
FIRST-PARTY COOKIES:
First-party cookies are set directly by our website. These include session cookies and our cookie consent preferences.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES:
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our website. On our site, these are limited to:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (requires consent)
7. SESSION VS PERSISTENT COOKIES
SESSION COOKIES:
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your session during your visit.
PERSISTENT COOKIES:
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your cookie preferences and for analytics purposes.
8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE NOTICE
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.
For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.