Privacy Policy
Effective date: 05 January 2026
Last updated: 05 May 2026
Who We Are
Changing Footprint Ltd. is a UK-based consultancy providing carbon reporting, decarbonisation, energy management and sustainability services.
For the purposes of data protection law, we act as the data controller of your personal data.
Contact details:
📧 info@changingfootprint.com
What Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to operate our website and deliver our services.
Information you provide
- Name, company and contact details
- Information submitted via enquiries or project delivery
- Marketing preferences (e.g. newsletter sign-up)
Lawful basis: Consent (for marketing) and/or pre-contractual steps / contract performance.
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage data
Collected via cookies and analytics tools.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries and deliver services
- Send marketing communications (where you have opted in)
- Manage client relationships and projects
Improve website performance and user experience
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
Essential cookies
Used to enable core website functionality.
Lawful basis: Legitimate interest
Analytics cookies
Used to understand how users interact with our website (e.g. via Google Analytics).
Lawful basis: Consent
- Analytics cookies are only set where you have given clear consent via our cookie banner
- Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible
You can withdraw or manage your cookie preferences at any time.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third-party processors where necessary to operate our business and deliver services.
These include:
- Mailchimp – email marketing and communications
- Microsoft SharePoint – document storage and collaboration
- Climatise – carbon and climate-related services delivery
All third parties act as data processors under contract and are required to:
- Process data only on our instructions
- Maintain appropriate security measures
- Comply with UK GDPR requirements
Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses) are in place.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or become inactive
- Client/project data: typically up to 6 years (for contractual and compliance purposes)
Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. These operate independently and have their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for their content or data practices.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
You can find more information via the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure cloud systems
- Access controls and permissions
- Protection against unauthorised access, loss or misuse
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns:
📧 info@changingfootprint.com
We will respond promptly and in line with applicable data protection law.