Privacy and legal notices
This page explains how personal data is handled on this website and sets out the legal terms under which consultancy and speaking services are provided.
(Edition 3, January 2026)
1. About this website and business
This website (paul-matthews.com) is operated by Paul Matthews, providing independent consultancy, advisory, speaking, writing and related professional services.
These services are provided personally by Paul Matthews and are separate from People Alchemy Ltd, which is a distinct legal entity providing software products and services. Any engagement entered into via this website is not with People Alchemy Ltd unless explicitly stated in writing.
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2. What data is collected
This website collects only the minimum personal data required to operate effectively. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Organisation and role (if supplied)
- Message content submitted via contact forms or email
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited
No sensitive personal data is intentionally collected.
3. How data is collected
Personal data may be collected when you:
- Submit a contact or enquiry form
- Email directly using the contact details on this site
- Subscribe to updates or materials (if offered)
- Browse the website (via cookies or analytics tools)
4. How data is used
Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to enquiries
- Discussing or delivering consultancy or speaking engagements
- Sending information you have requested
- Improving the website and services
- Meeting legal or regulatory obligations
Your data will not be used for unrelated marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.
5. Lawful basis for processing
Personal data is processed under one or more of the
following lawful bases:
- Consent, where you have explicitly provided it
- Legitimate interests, to respond to enquiries and provide professional services
- Contractual necessity, where services are provided
- Legal obligation, where required
6. Data sharing
Personal data is not sold or traded.
Data may be shared only where necessary, for example:
- With trusted service providers (such as email or website hosting providers)
- Where required by law or regulation
Any third parties used are expected to process data securely and lawfully.
7. Data storage and security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal requirements.
8. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
9. Cookies and analytics
This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.
These do not identify you personally. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Contact regarding privacy
For any privacy-related enquiries or requests, please contact:
Paul Matthews
Email: hello@paul-matthews.com
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11. Professional services disclaimer
All consultancy, advisory and speaking services are provided on a professional, best-efforts basis, drawing on experience and expertise.
Nothing on this website constitutes legal, financial or medical advice. Any reliance on information provided is at your own discretion.
Specific terms for consultancy or speaking engagements will be agreed separately in writing.
12. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- No liability is accepted for any loss or damage arising from use of this website
- No guarantee is given that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Liability for indirect or consequential loss is excluded
Nothing in this notice limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.
13. Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics and materials, is the intellectual property of Paul Matthews.
Content may not be copied, reproduced or reused without prior written permission.
14. External links
This website may contain links to external websites. No responsibility is accepted for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
15. Governing law
This website and any services provided through it are governed by the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
16. Updates to this page
This Privacy and legal notices page may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this website.
Email Disclaimer
(Edition 2, January 2026)
If you’ve received an email from us by mistake and/or you are not the intended addressee, we’re sorry for bothering you. It may contain information that’s confidential and legally privileged, so please delete it without sharing it. And if you let us know, we can try to stop it from happening again.
All personal data submitted to us via e-mail will be held in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed above.
We may monitor any emails sent or received by us, or on our behalf. If we do, this will be in line with relevant law and our own policies.