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Privacy
Policy.

Effective January 1, 2025  ·  Last updated March 2026

At DaCosta Consulting, your privacy is not a checkbox — it's a principle. This policy explains what we collect when you visit our website, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We keep things clear, because that's how we work.

01

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: what you voluntarily share with us, and what is gathered automatically when you browse our site.

Information you provide:

  • Your name, email address, and phone number via contact or enquiry forms
  • Project details and messages included in form submissions
  • Your email address if you subscribe to updates or our newsletter

Collected automatically:

  • IP address and general geographic location (country/city level)
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs
  • Cookie identifiers — see Section 05 for full details
02

How We Use Your Information

We use data only for purposes that are relevant and reasonable:

  • To respond to enquiries and deliver services you've requested
  • To send proposals, updates, or content you've opted into
  • To improve our website's performance, content, and experience
  • To understand visitor engagement through aggregated analytics
  • To comply with any applicable legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We don't trade, rent, or sell your data to third parties for marketing or any other commercial purpose — full stop.
03

How We Share Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary to operate our business:

  • Service providers — hosting, email delivery, and analytics platforms under strict confidentiality terms
  • Professional advisors — legal or accounting professionals, where required
  • Legal authorities — where required by law, court order, or regulation

Any third party receiving your data is required to handle it securely and in compliance with applicable privacy law.

04

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined here, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us directly.

05

Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.

  • Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
  • Analytics cookies — anonymised traffic data (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies — to remember your settings across visits

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

06

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Receive your data in a portable, structured format

To exercise any of these rights, reach out using the contact details below. We'll respond within 30 days.

07

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, and encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information.

08

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

09

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we'll revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Have a Question?

If you'd like to exercise your data rights or have any questions about this policy, we're easy to reach.

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