Privacy Policy

Last updated: 6th October 2025

McBigC Ltd ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-based business consultancy providing strategic advisory, commercial growth services, coaching, and related offerings to founders, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.

• Company Name: McBigC Ltd
• Company Number: 13623748
• Registered Office: 85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT
• Website: https://mcbigc.com
• Contact: hello@mcbigc.com
  

We are the “data controller” of your personal information under applicable data protection law.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

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

• Contact information – name, email address, phone number, business name
• Website usage data – IP address, browser type, browsing actions via cookies
• Client data – business documents, project materials, and payment info for clients
• Marketing preferences – consent status and engagement with emails or LinkedIn
• Communications – messages via website forms, email, LinkedIn or WhatsApp
  

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

• Website forms (e.g. contact/enquiry forms)
• Email or messaging correspondence
• Discovery calls or onboarding
• Newsletter sign-ups (where applicable)
• LinkedIn lead generation or professional outreach
• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, cookies)
  

4. Why We Use Your Data (Lawful Basis)

Under the UK GDPR, the lawful bases we rely on are:

Purpose

Lawful Basis

Responding to enquiries

Legitimate interest / pre-contract steps

Delivering client services

Performance of a contract

Sending newsletters or updates

Consent (opt-in)

Improving website performance

Legitimate interest

Complying with legal obligations (e.g. tax)

Legal obligation

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

• Your data is stored securely using encrypted systems, including reputable cloud providers and GDPR-compliant CRM tools.
• We only keep your data for as long as necessary — typically up to 6 years for contractual records.
• Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
• In the event of a data breach, we will notify the ICO and affected individuals in line with our legal obligations.
  

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share data with:

• Professional service providers (e.g. accountants, legal advisors)
• CRM or email platforms (e.g. MailerLite, Notion, Google Workspace)
• Website hosting providers (e.g. GoDaddy)
• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
  

We do not sell or rent your data. Any third-party providers we use are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Understand website usage and visitor behaviour
• Improve user experience and functionality
• Support marketing and retargeting campaigns
  

You can control cookie preferences via your browser. For more, see our [Cookie Policy] (insert link if separate).

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold on you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request data deletion (in certain circumstances)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Complain to the ICO
  

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@mcbigc.com.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please check their privacy policies independently.

10. 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 date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data:

hello@mcbigc.com

McBigC Ltd, 85 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 7LT

You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.