Privacy Policy

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VHC Consulting is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number, address) 
• Business information 
• Identification documents (for compliance services such as Sponsor Licence support) 
• Employee information (for HR and compliance documentation support) 
• Payment and billing information 
• Any other information you provide to us for consultancy services 

We use your information to:

• Provide consultancy services 
• Prepare policies, procedures, and compliance documentation 
• Support CQC registration and Sponsor Licence applications 
• Communicate with you regarding our services 
• Process payments and invoices 
• Maintain records for business and legal purposes 

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual obligation (to provide consultancy services) 
• Legal obligation (for compliance with CQC, Home Office, and legal requirements) 
• Legitimate business interests 
• Consent (where required) 

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except where necessary, such as:

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) 
• Home Office (for Sponsor Licence applications) 
• Accountants or legal advisors 
• Training providers (if required) 
• IT and cloud storage providers 

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

We store data securely using:

• Password-protected computers 
• Secure cloud storage 
• Locked filing cabinets for paper records 
• Restricted access to confidential information 

We retain data only for as long as necessary in line with legal and business requirements.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data 
• Correct inaccurate data 
• Request deletion of your data 
• Restrict processing 
• Object to processing 
• Data portability 
• Withdraw consent at any time 

Requests should be made in writing to us via email.

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If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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

VHC Consulting
Email: info@vhc-consulting.co.uk
Phone: [Your Phone Number]
Address: [Your Business Address]

Privacy Policy Summary
We collect personal and business information to provide consultancy services such as CQC registration, Sponsor Licence support, and compliance documentation. We store data securely and do not share it with third parties except where required by law or for service delivery. We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data at any time.