Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17/01/2026

Jo Pope Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you use our website, contact us, or engage with us for consultancy services.

This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who we are

Company name: Jo Pope Limited
Company details: Jo Pope Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 16888966)
Contact email: jo@jopope.co.uk
Website: www.jopope.co.uk

Jo Pope Limited is a data controller for all personal data described in this policy unless otherwise stated.

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number (if provided)

  • Information submitted through enquiry or contact forms

  • Information provided when signing up to our email communications

  • Business contact information relating to our clients (such as job title and organisation)

  • Any other information you choose to provide when contacting us

We do not collect special category data (such as health or biometric data).

3. Client and consultancy data

When providing consultancy services, Jo Pope Limited processes only business contact information relating to our clients (such as names, job titles, and work email addresses).

We do not process personal data relating to our clients’ customers for our own purposes.

In some cases, we may process personal data on behalf of our clients, for example when contacting their clients directly at the client’s instruction. In these cases:

  • We act as a data processor for the client

  • We process data only according to the client’s instructions

  • We implement appropriate security measures and comply with UK GDPR requirements for processors

4. How we collect your data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Submit an enquiry via our website

  • Sign up to our email list or newsletter

  • Contact us directly by email

  • Engage with us as a client or prospective client

  • Interact with links to external websites (subject to their own privacy policies)

5. How we use your data

We use personal data that we control to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide requested information

  • Communicate with you about our services

  • Manage consultancy relationships, meetings, proposals, and professional communications

  • Send email updates or marketing communications (where you have opted in)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal or regulatory obligations

  • Contact prospective clients or partners, including via LinkedIn or email, to inform them about our services and assess potential interest

When we process personal data on behalf of a client, we do so only according to their instructions.

6. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases to process personal data for our own purposes:

  • Consent – for email sign-ups and direct (inc digital) marketing communications

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage professional relationships

  • Legitimate interests – to engage in professional outreach and communications with potential clients or partners

  • Legal obligation – where processing is required by law

When processing personal data on behalf of a client, the client determines the lawful basis for the processing.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

7. Email marketing

If you sign up to our email list, we will only send communications relevant to our services.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who support our business operations, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email marketing platforms

  • IT and security providers

All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

Information shared during consultancy engagements is treated as confidential and is not shared with third parties except where required to deliver agreed services or comply with legal obligations.

9. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry data: up to [e.g., 12–24 months]

  • Client business contact data: for the duration of the professional relationship and a reasonable period thereafter

  • Email marketing data: until you unsubscribe

  • Legal or accounting data: as required by law

When processing personal data on behalf of a client, we retain it only as instructed by the client.

10. Your data protection rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

11. External links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

12. Data security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

13. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

Jo Pope Limited
Email: info@jopope.co.uk

14. 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 revision date.