Privacy Policy

Bywood Partners (“Bywood,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information obtained through https://www.bywoodpartners.com/ (the “Site”).

The data controller is Bywood Partners. You may contact us at info@bywoodpartners.com regarding any data protection matters.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited information in connection with the use of our Site.

Information you provide voluntarily

If you contact us via email or through a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

Automatically collected data

Our Site may collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs. This information helps us maintain and improve the Site.

Our Site may also use cookies and similar technologies to support essential functionality (such as security, network management, and accessibility) and to help us understand how the Site is used. Some cookies are necessary for the Site to function and are always active. Other cookies, such as analytics or performance cookies, may be used by our hosting platform or integrated services to collect aggregated usage information.

We do not use cookies for advertising or to create user profiles.

Because certain cookies may be placed automatically by our hosting provider or third-party services, the specific cookies used may vary over time. Our cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences, and your selections determine which categories of cookies are active during your visit.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data, financial data, or data from minors.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests,

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site,

  • Monitor Site performance and usage trends, and

  • Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations

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

We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as website hosting providers, analytics providers, and email service platforms. These service providers may process personal data on our behalf under appropriate data protection safeguards. Some service providers may also process certain technical or analytics data as independent data controllers in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Notice)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Your consent, where you have voluntarily provided data,

  • Our legitimate interests, such as maintaining website functionality and responding to inquiries,

  • Compliance with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Data from inquiries may be stored securely for reference or compliance purposes and is typically retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required for legal or business reasons.

5. Your Rights (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If you are in the EEA or UK, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you,

  • Request correction or deletion of your data,

  • Object to or restrict processing,

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable),

  • Request data portability,

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For UK residents, the relevant supervisory authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@bywoodpartners.com.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA or UK, including the United States, where our systems or service providers may be located. Where required, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission and the UK Addendum (for UK transfers) or rely on other approved safeguards to protect your information.

By using the Site or providing information to us, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any update signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@bywoodpartners.com.

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a California resident, you may contact us with any questions regarding your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California privacy laws.