Privacy Policy

Effective Date:  1 October 2025
Last Updated:  21 October 2025

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Yates Consulting Limited, which is registered in England (Company number 16756420). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifier
• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, postal address
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clickstream data
• Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Forms  you fill out on our website
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Direct communications (e.g., email, phone)
• Third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

4. Why We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services
• To respond to inquiries and support requests
• To send marketing communications (with your consent)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To monitor and enhance website performance

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you opt in to marketing or cookies
• Contract:  When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract
• Legal Obligation: When required by law
• Legitimate Interests: For business improvement and fraud prevention

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email platforms)
• Legal authorities, if required by law
• Business partners, only with your consent

We do not sell your personal data.

7. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK or EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

9. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@yates-advisory.com

10. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Settings or browser settings.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:

Data Protection Officer
Yates Consulting Limited

c/o Vantage Accounting 

1 Cedar Office Park, 

Cobham Road, 

Wimborne, 

United Kingdom, BH21 7SB

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK or your local EU supervisory authority. 

Effective Date: 1 October 2025
Last Updated:  21 October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yates-Advisory.com (“we”, “us”, “our”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services. By using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our services. By using our site, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to:

• Use the site lawfully and ethically
• Not engage in any fraudulent or harmful activity
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
• Not copy, distribute, or modify any content without permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, and software—is the property of Yates Consulting Limited or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written consent.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content (e.g., comments, reviews, uploads), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and display that content.

You are responsible for ensuring your content does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any laws.

6. Disclaimers

Our website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• The site will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Content is accurate or up-to-date
• Services will meet your expectations

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Yates Consulting Limited shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of data, profits, or business.

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months.

8. Privacy

Your use of our site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us here