Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 March 2025

1. Introduction

Meridian Advisory Group LLP ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, do not access the site.

2. Data We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express interest in obtaining information about us or our services, when you participate in activities on the website, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

• Name and contact details (email, phone, postal address)
• Company name and job title
• Information you provide in forms or correspondence
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Respond to your enquiries and send administrative information
• Send marketing communications (where you have consented)
• Improve our website and services through analytics
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data and context. We typically rely on:

• Consent: Where you have given consent (e.g., to receive marketing).
• Contractual necessity: To perform a contract with you.
• Legitimate interests: To operate our business, provided your rights do not override those interests.
• Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., IT providers, email platforms).
• Professional advisers such as lawyers, auditors, and insurers.
• Regulatory authorities or law enforcement when required by law.

6. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your data.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Data portability.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@meridiangroup.com.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Meridian Advisory Group LLP
22 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1DX
Email: privacy@meridiangroup.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7946 0800

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This policy was drafted with clarity and compliance in mind. For specific legal advice, please consult a qualified professional.