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Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting trading as Pulse of Ethics

1. About Us

This website (pulseofethics.com) is operated by Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting, also known as Pulse of Ethics, a UK-based management consultancy. References to “we”, “us”, or “our” throughout this page refer to Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting.

For any questions regarding these terms or your data, contact us at: contact@pulseofethics.com

2. Terms of Use

2.1 Acceptance By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this website.

2.2 Intellectual Property All content on this website – including text, graphics, logos, images, diagrams, and methodology descriptions – is the intellectual property of Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting and is protected by UK and international copyright law. Our trademark “Pulse of Ethics” is a registered trademark in the United Kingdom. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without our prior written consent.

2.3 Website Use This website is provided for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes professional consulting, legal, financial, or business advice. Engagement of our services is governed by a separate written agreement between Pulse of Ethics (Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting) and the client.
2.4 Accuracy of Information We make every effort to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties or representations – express or implied – about the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the content for any particular purpose.
2.5 Third Party Links This website may contain links to third party websites. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We recommend you review the terms and privacy policies of any site you visit.
2.6 Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
2.7 Governing Law These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

3. Privacy Policy

3.1 Our Commitment Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

3.2 Data We Collect We collect personal data in the following circumstances:

  • Contact form submissions: When you submit an enquiry via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
  • Usage data: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, and time spent on pages. This information is recorded in our hosting provider’s server logs.

We do not collect sensitive personal data. We do not collect data from anyone under the age of 18.

3.3 How We Use Your Data We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries and communications
  • To provide and improve our website and services
  • To monitor website usage and performance
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3.4 Legal Basis for Processing Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interests: To respond to enquiries and maintain our website
  • Legal obligation: Where processing is required by law
  • Consent: Where you have explicitly provided consent (e.g. cookie acceptance)

3.5 Data Retention We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contact form enquiries: retained for 12 months from the date of receipt, unless an ongoing client relationship is established
  • Website usage data: retained in our hosting provider’s server logs for their standard retention period

3.6 Your Rights Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@pulseofethics.com. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

3.7 Data Security We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
3.8 International Transfers We are based in the United Kingdom and our own processing takes place here. Some of our service providers may process or store data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
3.9 Third Party Service Providers We may use third party service providers to support our website operations. These providers have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are contractually obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Our hosting provider processes the technical data needed to deliver the website, and our contact form provider processes the details you submit through the form.

4. Cookies Policy

4.1 What Are Cookies Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
4.2 Cookies We Use We currently use only essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. If we introduce non-essential cookies in future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent.
4.3 Managing Cookies You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

For more information on managing cookies, visit: aboutcookies.org

4.4 Cookie Consent Because we do not currently set non-essential cookies, no cookie consent banner is displayed. If we introduce cookies that are not strictly necessary, we will ask for your consent before they are set.

5. Changes To This Policy

We review this page regularly and may update these Terms, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy from time to time as our practices or legal obligations change. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact

For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to these terms or your personal data, please contact us at:

 

Pulse of Ethics Research and Consulting
London, United Kingdom
contact@pulseofethics.com