This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you:
- Visit our websites and email.
- Contact us.
- Subscribe to Rural Business Insights.
- Request information about our services.
- Engage with us through business, editorial or subscriber activities.
Who We Are
Forward View Consultancy c/o HG
Unit 2, Waterside Business Park
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1DG
Email: hello@forwardviewconsultancy.co.uk
Telephone : 01335 675025
Forward View Consultancy is the data controller for the purposes of UK data protection legislation.
Forward View Consultancy is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
ICO Reference: Certificate ZC232104
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
- Name.
- Email address.
- Telephone number.
- Business or organisation name.
- Information provided through enquiries and correspondence.
- Subscription preferences relating to Rural Business Insights.
We do not intentionally collect special category personal data through our websites or activity.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only where necessary to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Communicate regarding services or matters you have raised.
- Arrange meetings and discussions.
- Manage client relationships.
- Deliver Rural Business Insights publications, newsletters and related updates.
- Improve our services, publications and communications.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Rural Business Insights Subscribers
If you choose to subscribe to Rural Business Insights, we may retain:
- Name.
- Email address.
- Subscription preferences.
This information is used solely to provide the publications and communications you have requested.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe option provided within subscriber communications or by contacting us directly.
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information using one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Legitimate interests.
- Consent.
- Contractual necessity (where services are provided).
This enables us to operate professionally while ensuring personal information is handled responsibly and proportionately.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade or rent personal information.
Information may occasionally be shared with trusted professional advisers, service providers or regulatory bodies where this is necessary, appropriate and lawful.
Where practical, this will generally be done with your knowledge.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
While no online system can ever be guaranteed completely secure, we seek to maintain appropriate technical and organisational safeguards.
How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to enquiries.
- Deliver requested services.
- Manage subscriptions.
- Maintain business records.
- Meet legal, regulatory or professional obligations.
Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal data where appropriate.
- Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Requests may be made using the contact details provided above.
AI & Technology
Forward View Consultancy and Rural Business Insights may use technology-assisted tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to support research, drafting, editing, administration and content development.
All published content remains subject to human review and oversight.
Further information is available in our AI Transparency Policy.
Complaints
If you have concerns regarding how your information is handled, we would welcome the opportunity to resolve those concerns directly.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Changes To This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, business activities or good practice.
The latest version will always be published on this website.
Last Updated: August 2026 (v2.0)