Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and THE CFO HQ, the owner and provider of this Website. THE CFO HQ takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy governs our use of any Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, alongside our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at https://www.thecfohq.com/terms.

Definitions and Interpretation

In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

  • Data: Collectively all information you submit to THE CFO HQ via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.

  • Cookies: Small text files placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts or use certain features. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out below (Cookies).

  • Data Protection Laws: Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations, and secondary legislation.

  • GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation.

  • THE CFO HQ, we, or us: THE CFO HQ, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 15349104, whose registered office is at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ.

  • UK and EU Cookie Law: The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended.

  • User or you: Any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by THE CFO HQ or engaged as a consultant or service provider to THE CFO HQ.

  • Website: The website you are currently using, https://www.thecfohq.com, and any sub-domains unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

In this Privacy Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

  • The singular includes the plural and vice versa.
  • References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules, or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules, or appendices of this Privacy Policy.
  • A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts, and partnerships.
  • “Including” means “including without limitation.”
  • References to any statutory provision include any modification or amendment of it.
  • The headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy Policy.

Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies only to the actions of THE CFO HQ and Users concerning this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including but not limited to any links to social media websites.

For the purposes of applicable Data Protection Laws, THE CFO HQ is the “data controller.” This means that THE CFO HQ determines the purposes and manner in which your Data is processed.

Data Collected

We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Job title
  • Profession
  • Contact information such as email addresses and telephone numbers
  • Demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
  • Financial information such as credit/debit card numbers
  • IP address (automatically collected)
  • Web browser type and version (automatically collected)
  • Operating system (automatically collected)
  • URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to (automatically collected)
  • Company
  • Qualification
  • Location
  • Identification information

All Data is collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Data

We collect Data in the following ways:

  • Data is given to us by you.
  • Data is received from other sources.
  • Data is collected automatically.

Data Given to Us by You

THE CFO HQ collects your Data in a number of ways, including:

  • When you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, email, or any other means.
  • When you register with us and set up an account to receive our products/services.
  • When you complete surveys for research purposes (optional).
  • When you enter a competition or promotion through social media channels.
  • When you make payments to us through the Website or otherwise.
  • When you elect to receive marketing communications from us.
  • When you use our services, webinars, or seminars.

All data is collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Data Received from Third Parties

THE CFO HQ may receive Data about you from the following third parties:

  • Media Agencies
  • Media and Technology Platforms
  • Marketing Agencies
  • Social Media Partners
  • Affiliates and Partners

Data Received from Publicly Available Third-Party Sources

THE CFO HQ may receive Data about you from publicly available third-party sources, including:

  • Statutory Organizations (e.g., Companies House).

Data Collected Automatically

To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically. For example:

  • We automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This helps us improve Website content and navigation, including your IP address, the date, times, frequency of access, and interaction with the content.
  • We collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, see the section below, “Cookies.”

Who We Share Data With

We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

  • Any of our group companies or affiliates: To provide accurate and responsible services.
  • Our employees, agents, and/or professional advisors: To provide accurate and responsible services.
  • Third-party service providers who require the processing of personal data: To provide accurate and responsible services.
  • Third-party payment providers who process payments made over the Website: To provide accurate and responsible services.
  • Relevant authorities: For compliance with statutory requirements, where applicable.

All sharing of Data is conducted in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Keeping Data Secure

We use technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Data, including:

  • Access to your account is controlled by a password and a unique username.
  • We store your Data on secure servers.
  • Payment details are encrypted using SSL technology.

If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorized access to your Data, please contact us immediately at privacy@thecfohq.com.

For more information on protecting your information and devices, visit Get Safe Online.

Data Retention

Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or until you request its deletion.

Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.

Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your Data:

  • Right to access: Request copies of the information we hold about you or request modifications, updates, or deletions of such information.
  • Right to correct: Have your Data rectified if inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Right to erase: Request deletion or removal of your Data from our systems.
  • Right to restrict our use of your Data: Block or limit how we use your Data.
  • Right to data portability: Request that we move, copy, or transfer your Data.
  • Right to object: Object to our use of your Data, including for legitimate interests.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at privacy@thecfohq.com.

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle a complaint regarding your Data, you may refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Visit https://ico.org.uk/ for more details.

Links to Other Websites

This Website may provide links to other websites. We have no control over these websites and are not responsible for their content. This Privacy Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. We recommend reading the Privacy Policy of other websites before using them.

Changes of Business Ownership and Control

THE CFO HQ may expand or reduce our business, which may involve the sale and/or transfer of control of all or part of THE CFO HQ. Data provided by Users may be transferred along with any part of our business so transferred, and the new owner or controlling party will be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied.

We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it. We will take steps to ensure your privacy is protected in these instances.

Cookies

This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. THE CFO HQ uses Cookies to improve your experience and our range of products and services. All Cookies used by this Website are in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the operation of our website (e.g., enabling secure logins, shopping carts, and e-billing services).

  • Analytical/performance cookies: Help us recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they navigate our website.

  • Functionality cookies: Recognize you when you return to our website, enabling personalized content.

  • Targeting cookies: Record your visit to our website, including the pages visited and links followed, to make our website and advertising more relevant to your interests.

Before placing Cookies on your computer, you will be asked for consent. You can enable or disable Cookies via your browser settings at any time. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain parts of our Website.

General

You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.

If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy Policy is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed deleted without affecting the enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act, or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other right or remedy.

This agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

THE CFO HQ reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy as necessary from time to time or as required by law. Any changes will be posted on the Website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of the Website following the changes.

You may contact THE CFO HQ by email at privacy@thecfohq.com.

This policy was last updated on 19th August 2024.

 

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