Privacy Policy

Dave Tait Leadership

Last updated: 12 January 2026

Dave Tait Leadership is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, responsibly, and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

This policy explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected when you interact with this website or engage with my services.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by:

Dave Tait Leadership
Based in Bristol, United Kingdom
Email: hello@davetait.co.uk

For the purposes of data protection law, I am the Data Controller.

2. What Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Organisation and role (if provided)

  • Information you share during enquiry or discovery calls

b) Coaching and engagement data

  • Notes taken during coaching sessions

  • Information relevant to leadership development or agreed objectives

These notes are confidential and handled in line with professional coaching ethics.

c) Website data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools to help improve the website.

3. How I Use Your Data

Your data is used only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and booking discovery calls

  • Delivering coaching, leadership development, retreats, or outdoor activities

  • Managing client relationships and communications

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Meeting legal or accounting obligations

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on include:

  • Consent – where you explicitly opt in (e.g. enquiry forms)

  • Contract – where data is needed to deliver agreed services

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the business

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

5. How Your Data Is Stored

  • Digital data is stored on password-protected devices and secure cloud services

  • Paper records are kept to a minimum and stored securely

  • Access is limited to Dave Tait only

Coaching notes are kept confidential and retained only as long as necessary for the coaching relationship and professional requirements.

6. Data Sharing

Your data may be shared only where necessary, for example:

  • Website hosting and scheduling platforms (e.g. Squarespace, Acuity)

  • Professional service providers (e.g. accountants)

  • Retreat or event partners only where required and agreed

All third parties are required to handle data securely and lawfully.

7. Data Retention

  • Enquiry data: retained for up to 12 months

  • Coaching client records: retained for up to 7 years in line with professional and legal guidance

  • Website analytics data: retained according to platform defaults

Data is securely deleted once no longer required.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact: hello@davetait.co.uk

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The most recent version will always be published on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Dave Tait
Dave Tait Leadership
Email: hello@davetait.co.uk