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Privacy Policy
This page is maintained by Rick Charnley to answer common privacy questions about this website. It is not a certification or legal opinion.
Who we are
This website is operated by Rick Charnley, a fractional Finance Director working with VC-backed founders and scale-ups. If you have any questions about this policy, please email rick@charnleyfd.co.uk.
What information we collect
We collect information you choose to provide when you get in touch via the contact form or email, such as your name, email address, company name, and any message you send.
We also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the site, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed, through standard web hosting logs and analytics tools.
How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiries and arrange discovery calls.
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve its content.
- To maintain the security and reliability of the website.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and analytics
This site may use cookies and similar technologies to measure traffic and improve performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed to respond to your enquiry or fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at rick@charnleyfd.co.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page.
Last updated: 14 July 2026.