This Privacy Policy applies between you, the user of this website, and August Private LLP, the owner and operator of this website.
August Private LLP takes the privacy and security of personal data seriously and is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in connection with your use of this website and when you contact us prior to entering into a client engagement.
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1. Data Controller
For the purposes of UK data protection law, August Private LLP is the data controller.
Registered office:
8 Hill Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5NG
Email: ck@augustprivate.com
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2. Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to:
• Use of this website; and
• Personal data provided to us at the pre-engagement or enquiry stage.
Personal data processed once you become a client is governed by our Engagement Letter, Terms of Business, and professional obligations.
This policy does not apply to third-party websites linked from this site.
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3. Personal Data We Collect
We collect limited personal data, which may include:
• Name
• Email address
We do not collect sensitive personal data via this website.
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4. How We Collect Personal Data
a. Data you provide directly
You may provide personal data when you:
• Submit an enquiry via our contact form
• Communicate with us by email, telephone, or post
b. Data collected automatically
When you visit this website, we may collect limited technical information, including:
• IP address
• Date and time of access
• Pages visited
• Basic usage data
This information is used for website security and performance purposes.
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5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following lawful bases:
• Legitimate interests – to operate our website, respond to enquiries, and manage our business efficiently
• Consent – where you choose to contact us
• Legal obligation – where required by law or regulation
Our legitimate interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms, and we only process data that is necessary for these purposes.
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6. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Maintain internal records
• Ensure website security and functionality
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
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7. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with:
• Our partners, employees, and professional advisers
• Third-party IT and website hosting providers
All third parties are required to process personal data in accordance with UK data protection law and appropriate contractual safeguards are in place.
We do not sell personal data.
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8. International Transfers
Our website is hosted by a third-party provider. Where personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, including adequacy regulations or contractual protections where required.
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9. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
If you believe your personal data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at ck@augustprivate.com.
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10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
• Website enquiries: up to 12 months from last correspondence
• Longer retention where required by legal, regulatory, or professional obligations
Backup copies may be retained for security and compliance purposes.
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11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request erasure
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect processing already carried out lawfully.
Requests should be sent to ck@augustprivate.com.
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12. Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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13. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
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14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be published on our website.
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15. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the law of England and Wales and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.