Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Phare HR Consulting, Ltd (we, us, our). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you visit our websites or engage with our services. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms set out here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

2. Who we are

Company name: Phare HR Consulting, Ltd. Registered address: 3 Carney Place, Flat 11, London, England, SW9 8GH. Company number: 14524277. Contact email: hello@pharehr.com. Phone: +44 20 4620 4208. Websites: pharehr.com and this site.

Phare HR Consulting, Ltd provides HR consulting, payroll management, recruitment support, fractional HR solutions and AI workforce management for small businesses in the UK, US, EU and Canada.

3. What we collect

Information you give us directly: name, job title and business details, email address and phone number, billing information for invoicing, and any CVs or employment details where relevant to HR services.

Information collected automatically when you visit: IP address and device information, browser type and operating system, website usage data such as pages visited and time on site, and cookies.

Information from third parties: recruitment platforms and job boards, business partners and affiliates, and publicly available sources such as LinkedIn and Companies House.

4. How we use it

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR. We rely on: your consent, for marketing emails and non-essential cookies; performance of a contract or steps before entering one, for delivering our services and responding to enquiries; our legitimate interests in running and improving our business, for website analytics and keeping records of business contacts; and legal obligation, for meeting UK employment, tax and data protection law and fraud prevention. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data.

5. How we share it

We may share data with HR consultants, payroll processors and service providers, with government authorities and legal bodies where required by law, and with third party tools such as email marketing and analytics software. All third parties must process data securely and comply with UK GDPR.

6. Cookies

We use essential storage technologies needed for the website to work and to remember your cookie choice. With your permission, we may also use analytics cookies to understand site performance and marketing cookies for promotional campaigns. Non-essential cookies or similar technologies are only used after you have given consent through our cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link on our website.

7. Security and retention

We protect data through encryption of sensitive information, restricted access, and regular monitoring. We keep personal data only as long as necessary for legal or business purposes, then delete it securely.

8. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion where applicable, object to or restrict processing, receive a copy of data you gave us in a portable format, and withdraw consent at any time. We respond to requests within one month. To exercise any of these, contact hello@pharehr.com. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.

9. International transfers

If you are based outside the UK we may transfer your data to partners in the US, EU and Canada. We rely on UK approved Standard Contractual Clauses and data protection agreements with third party providers.

10. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where necessary, notified by email.

11. Contact

Phare HR Consulting, Ltd, 3 Carney Place, Flat 11, London, England, SW9 8GH. Email hello@pharehr.com. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.