Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15/01/2025

At 5th Orbit Consulting Services (5OCS), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices in accordance with the UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

5th Orbit Consulting Services (5OCS) is a UK-based consultancy specializing in AI transformation, digital innovation, and ethical adoption frameworks. Our website address is: https://5ocs.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company name
Business Details: Project scope, service inquiries, and engagement history
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and interaction logs (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to inquiries and provide consulting services
Schedule meetings, workshops, or discovery calls
Improve our website and service offerings
Send relevant updates or newsletters (only with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent: When you opt in to receive communications
Contractual Obligation: To fulfill service agreements
Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and maintain security

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, CRM, analytics) solely for operational purposes. All third parties are contractually bound to comply with data protection standards.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Object to processing or withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: 📧 sales@5ocs.com

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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